Brandywine Heights HS vs Building 21 Allentown
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 21 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brandywine Heights HS
Mertztown · Public high · Grades 9–12
413 students
Building 21 Allentown
Allentown · Public high · Grades 9–12
415 students
| Measure | Brandywine Heights HS Mertztown, Pennsylvania | Building 21 Allentown Allentown, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #238 of 618 | #585 of 618 |
| National rank | #3547 of 16,910 | #15905 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 413 | 415 |
| Enrollment | 413 | 415 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.2% | 99% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 17% |
| city | Mertztown | Allentown |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brandywine Heights HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.0 vs 16.1).
- •Brandywine Heights HS does better on math proficiency (52% vs 17%).
- •Brandywine Heights HS does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 27%).
- •Brandywine Heights HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.2% vs 99%).
- •Brandywine Heights HS does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 16.0).
- •Building 21 Allentown is the larger school with 415 students compared with 413.
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 Brandywine Heights HS better than Building 21 Allentown?
On the Success Index (US), Brandywine Heights HS ranks higher (69.0 vs 16.1 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 Brandywine Heights HS and Building 21 Allentown?
About 21 km in a straight line, between Mertztown and Allentown in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brandywine Heights HS: 413. Building 21 Allentown: 415. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brandywine Heights HS and Building 21 Allentown rank in Pennsylvania?
Brandywine Heights HS is 238th of 618 and Building 21 Allentown is 585th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).