Abington SHS vs Jenkintown El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Abington SHS
Abington · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,692 students
Jenkintown El Sch
Jenkintown · Public elementary · Grades K–6
401 students
| Measure | Abington SHS Abington, Pennsylvania | Jenkintown El Sch Jenkintown, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 10% | 85 Top 10% |
| State rank | #122 of 618 | #203 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #1589 of 16,910 | #2681 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 2,692 | 401 |
| Enrollment | 2,692 | 401 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.1% | 25.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 86% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 72% |
| city | Abington | Jenkintown |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jenkintown El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.5 vs 77.9).
- •Abington SHS does better on math proficiency (81% vs 72%).
- •Abington SHS does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 77%).
- •Jenkintown El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.7% vs 35.1%).
- •Jenkintown El Sch does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 17.3).
- •Abington SHS is the larger school with 2,692 students compared with 401.
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 Abington SHS better than Jenkintown El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Jenkintown El Sch ranks higher (84.5 vs 77.9 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 Abington SHS and Jenkintown El Sch?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Abington and Jenkintown in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Abington SHS: 2,692. Jenkintown El Sch: 401. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Abington SHS and Jenkintown El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Abington SHS is 122nd of 618 and Jenkintown El Sch is 203rd of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).