Boyertown Area SHS vs Gilbertsville El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Boyertown Area SHS
Boyertown · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,052 students
Gilbertsville El Sch
Gilbertsville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
517 students
| Measure | Boyertown Area SHS Boyertown, Pennsylvania | Gilbertsville El Sch Gilbertsville, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 10% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #116 of 618 | #350 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #1516 of 16,910 | #5843 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 2,052 | 517 |
| Enrollment | 2,052 | 517 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.2% | 31.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 70% |
| city | Boyertown | Gilbertsville |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (78.4 vs 78.5).
- •Boyertown Area SHS does better on math proficiency (83% vs 70%).
- •Boyertown Area SHS does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 80%).
- •Boyertown Area SHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.2% vs 31.3%).
- •Gilbertsville El Sch does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 17.5).
- •Boyertown Area SHS is the larger school with 2,052 students compared with 517.
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 Boyertown Area SHS better than Gilbertsville El 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 Boyertown Area SHS and Gilbertsville El Sch?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Boyertown and Gilbertsville in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Boyertown Area SHS: 2,052. Gilbertsville El Sch: 517. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Boyertown Area SHS and Gilbertsville El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Boyertown Area SHS is 116th of 618 and Gilbertsville El Sch is 350th of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).