Old Forge El Sch vs Pittston Area MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 5.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Old Forge El Sch
Old Forge · Public elementary · Grades K–6
532 students
Pittston Area MS
Pittston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
761 students
| Measure | Old Forge El Sch Old Forge, Pennsylvania | Pittston Area MS Pittston, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #828 of 1,627 | #383 of 521 |
| National rank | #19538 of 50,301 | #9065 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 532 | 761 |
| Enrollment | 532 | 761 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.3% | 72.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 32% |
| city | Old Forge | Pittston |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Old Forge El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.1 vs 43.5).
- •Old Forge El Sch does better on math proficiency (41% vs 32%).
- •Old Forge El Sch does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 53%).
- •Old Forge El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.3% vs 72.9%).
- •Old Forge El Sch does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 13.8).
- •Pittston Area MS is the larger school with 761 students compared with 532.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Old Forge El Sch better than Pittston Area MS?
On the Success Index (US), Old Forge El Sch ranks higher (58.1 vs 43.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Old Forge El Sch and Pittston Area MS?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Old Forge and Pittston in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Old Forge El Sch: 532. Pittston Area MS: 761. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Old Forge El Sch and Pittston Area MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Old Forge El Sch is 828th of 1,627 and Pittston Area MS is 383rd of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).