Paxtang El Sch vs Rowland Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Paxtang El Sch
Harrisburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
281 students
Rowland Academy
Harrisburg · Public middle · Grades 7–8
353 students
| Measure | Paxtang El Sch Harrisburg, Pennsylvania | Rowland Academy Harrisburg, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 1 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1381 of 1,627 | #521 of 521 |
| National rank | #42376 of 50,301 | #15360 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 281 | 353 |
| Enrollment | 281 | 353 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 163.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 23.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 14% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 4% |
| city | Harrisburg | Harrisburg |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Paxtang El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.9 vs 1.4).
- •Paxtang El Sch does better on math proficiency (27% vs 4%).
- •Paxtang El Sch does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 14%).
- •Paxtang El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.6% vs 163.5%).
- •Paxtang El Sch does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 23.5).
- •Rowland Academy is the larger school with 353 students compared with 281.
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 Paxtang El Sch better than Rowland Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Paxtang El Sch ranks higher (23.9 vs 1.4 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 Paxtang El Sch and Rowland Academy?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Harrisburg and Harrisburg in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Paxtang El Sch: 281. Rowland Academy: 353. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Paxtang El Sch and Rowland Academy rank in Pennsylvania?
Paxtang El Sch is 1381st of 1,627 and Rowland Academy is 521st of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).