Bala-Cynwyd MS vs Cynwyd Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 177 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bala-Cynwyd MS
Bala Cynwyd · Public middle · Grades 5–8
794 students
Cynwyd Sch
Bala Cynwyd · Public elementary · Grades K–4
446 students
| Measure | Bala-Cynwyd MS Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania | Cynwyd Sch Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 94 Top 5% | 94 Top 5% |
| State rank | #1 of 521 | #14 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #95 of 15,369 | #219 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 794 | 446 |
| Enrollment | 794 | 446 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.1% | 14.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 89% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 86% |
| city | Bala Cynwyd | Bala Cynwyd |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (93.6 vs 93.6).
- •Cynwyd Sch does better on math proficiency (86% vs 71%).
- •Cynwyd Sch does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 87%).
- •Cynwyd Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.6% vs 15.1%).
- •Bala-Cynwyd MS does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 12.4).
- •Bala-Cynwyd MS is the larger school with 794 students compared with 446.
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 Bala-Cynwyd MS better than Cynwyd Sch?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bala-Cynwyd MS and Cynwyd Sch?
About 177 m in a straight line, between Bala Cynwyd and Bala Cynwyd in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bala-Cynwyd MS: 794. Cynwyd Sch: 446. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bala-Cynwyd MS and Cynwyd Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Bala-Cynwyd MS is 1st of 521 and Cynwyd Sch is 14th of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).