Parkside Education Center vs Rockhill El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 203 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Parkside Education Center
Palmerton · Public elementary · Grades K–1
150 students
Rockhill El Sch
Rockhill Furnace · Public elementary · Grades K–5
148 students
| Measure | Parkside Education Center Palmerton, Pennsylvania | Rockhill El Sch Rockhill Furnace, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #880 of 1,627 | #1109 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #20913 of 50,301 | #29842 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–1 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 150 | 148 |
| Enrollment | 150 | 148 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58% | 57.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 9.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 47% |
| Math proficiency | – | 27% |
| city | Palmerton | Rockhill Furnace |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Parkside Education Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.1 vs 43.2).
- •Rockhill El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.4% vs 58%).
- •Rockhill El Sch does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 12.5).
- •Parkside Education Center is the larger school with 150 students compared with 148.
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 Parkside Education Center better than Rockhill El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Parkside Education Center ranks higher (56.1 vs 43.2 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 Parkside Education Center and Rockhill El Sch?
About 203 km in a straight line, between Palmerton and Rockhill Furnace in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Parkside Education Center: 150. Rockhill El Sch: 148. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Parkside Education Center and Rockhill El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Parkside Education Center is 880th of 1,627 and Rockhill El Sch is 1109th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).