Bala-Cynwyd MS vs Dobson James Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.3 km 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
Dobson James Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades K–8
229 students
| Measure | Bala-Cynwyd MS Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania | Dobson James Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 94 Top 5% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1 of 521 | #1164 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #95 of 15,369 | #32233 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 794 | 229 |
| Enrollment | 794 | 229 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.1% | 100.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 32% |
| city | Bala Cynwyd | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bala-Cynwyd MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (93.6 vs 39.5).
- •Bala-Cynwyd MS does better on math proficiency (71% vs 32%).
- •Bala-Cynwyd MS does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 57%).
- •Bala-Cynwyd MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.1% vs 100.4%).
- •Dobson James Sch does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 10.2).
- •Bala-Cynwyd MS is the larger school with 794 students compared with 229.
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 Dobson James Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Bala-Cynwyd MS ranks higher (93.6 vs 39.5 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 Bala-Cynwyd MS and Dobson James Sch?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Bala Cynwyd and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bala-Cynwyd MS: 794. Dobson James Sch: 229. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bala-Cynwyd MS and Dobson James Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Bala-Cynwyd MS is 1st of 521 and Dobson James Sch is 1164th of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).