Old Forge El Sch vs Riverside JSHS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.2 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
Riverside JSHS
Taylor · Public high · Grades 7–12
686 students
| Measure | Old Forge El Sch Old Forge, Pennsylvania | Riverside JSHS Taylor, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #828 of 1,627 | #500 of 618 |
| National rank | #19538 of 50,301 | #11097 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 532 | 686 |
| Enrollment | 532 | 686 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.3% | 100.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | – |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 37% |
| city | Old Forge | Taylor |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Old Forge El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.1 vs 39.4).
- •Old Forge El Sch does better on math proficiency (41% vs 37%).
- •Old Forge El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.3% vs 100.4%).
- •Riverside JSHS is the larger school with 686 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 Riverside JSHS?
On the Success Index (US), Old Forge El Sch ranks higher (58.1 vs 39.4 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 Riverside JSHS?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Old Forge and Taylor in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Old Forge El Sch: 532. Riverside JSHS: 686. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Old Forge El Sch and Riverside JSHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Old Forge El Sch is 828th of 1,627 and Riverside JSHS is 500th of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).