Bensalem Twp HS vs Robert K Shafer MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bensalem Twp HS
Bensalem · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,151 students
Robert K Shafer MS
Bensalem · Public middle · Grades 7–8
552 students
| Measure | Bensalem Twp HS Bensalem, Pennsylvania | Robert K Shafer MS Bensalem, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #457 of 618 | #410 of 521 |
| National rank | #9425 of 16,910 | #10459 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 2,151 | 552 |
| Enrollment | 2,151 | 552 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.4% | 101.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 31% |
| city | Bensalem | Bensalem |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bensalem Twp HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.1 vs 37.0).
- •Bensalem Twp HS does better on math proficiency (54% vs 31%).
- •Bensalem Twp HS does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 53%).
- •Bensalem Twp HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.4% vs 101.8%).
- •Robert K Shafer MS does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 14.6).
- •Bensalem Twp HS is the larger school with 2,151 students compared with 552.
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 Bensalem Twp HS better than Robert K Shafer MS?
On the Success Index (US), Bensalem Twp HS ranks higher (46.1 vs 37.0 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 Bensalem Twp HS and Robert K Shafer MS?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Bensalem and Bensalem in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bensalem Twp HS: 2,151. Robert K Shafer MS: 552. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bensalem Twp HS and Robert K Shafer MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Bensalem Twp HS is 457th of 618 and Robert K Shafer MS is 410th of 521 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).