Blue Bell El Sch vs Wissahickon SHS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blue Bell El Sch
Blue Bell · Public elementary · Grades K–5
522 students
Wissahickon SHS
Ambler · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,480 students
| Measure | Blue Bell El Sch Blue Bell, Pennsylvania | Wissahickon SHS Ambler, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #154 of 1,627 | #33 of 618 |
| National rank | #2003 of 50,301 | #416 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 522 | 1,480 |
| Enrollment | 522 | 1,480 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.6% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 91% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 86% |
| city | Blue Bell | Ambler |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wissahickon SHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.4 vs 86.0).
- •Wissahickon SHS does better on math proficiency (86% vs 77%).
- •Wissahickon SHS does better on reading proficiency (91% vs 79%).
- •Blue Bell El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.6% vs 29%).
- •Wissahickon SHS does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 14.5).
- •Wissahickon SHS is the larger school with 1,480 students compared with 522.
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 Blue Bell El Sch better than Wissahickon SHS?
On the Success Index (US), Wissahickon SHS ranks higher (87.4 vs 86.0 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 Blue Bell El Sch and Wissahickon SHS?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Blue Bell and Ambler in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blue Bell El Sch: 522. Wissahickon SHS: 1,480. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blue Bell El Sch and Wissahickon SHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Blue Bell El Sch is 154th of 1,627 and Wissahickon SHS is 33rd of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).