Abington SHS vs Jenkintown Middle/High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high 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 Middle/High School
Jenkintown · Public high · Grades 7–12
329 students
| Measure | Abington SHS Abington, Pennsylvania | Jenkintown Middle/High School Jenkintown, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 10% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #122 of 618 | #197 of 618 |
| National rank | #1589 of 16,910 | #2691 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 2,692 | 329 |
| Enrollment | 2,692 | 329 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.1% | 26.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 86% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 47% |
| city | Abington | Jenkintown |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Abington SHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.9 vs 72.5).
- •Abington SHS does better on math proficiency (81% vs 47%).
- •Abington SHS does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 72%).
- •Jenkintown Middle/High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.4% vs 35.1%).
- •Jenkintown Middle/High School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 17.3).
- •Abington SHS is the larger school with 2,692 students compared with 329.
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 Middle/High School?
On the Success Index (US), Abington SHS ranks higher (77.9 vs 72.5 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 Abington SHS and Jenkintown Middle/High School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Abington and Jenkintown in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Abington SHS: 2,692. Jenkintown Middle/High School: 329. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Abington SHS and Jenkintown Middle/High School rank in Pennsylvania?
Abington SHS is 122nd of 618 and Jenkintown Middle/High School is 197th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).