Brandywine-Wallace El Sch vs Downingtown HS West Campus
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 4.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brandywine-Wallace El Sch
Downingtown · Public elementary · Grades K–5
488 students
Downingtown HS West Campus
Downingtown · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,796 students
| Measure | Brandywine-Wallace El Sch Downingtown, Pennsylvania | Downingtown HS West Campus Downingtown, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #74 of 1,627 | #21 of 618 |
| National rank | #979 of 50,301 | #316 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 488 | 1,796 |
| Enrollment | 488 | 1,796 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.1% | 18.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 88% | 89% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 84% |
| city | Downingtown | Downingtown |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (89.1 vs 88.8).
- •Downingtown HS West Campus does better on math proficiency (84% vs 81%).
- •Downingtown HS West Campus does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 88%).
- •Brandywine-Wallace El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.1% vs 18.9%).
- •Downingtown HS West Campus does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 14.8).
- •Downingtown HS West Campus is the larger school with 1,796 students compared with 488.
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-Wallace El Sch better than Downingtown HS West Campus?
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 Brandywine-Wallace El Sch and Downingtown HS West Campus?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Downingtown and Downingtown in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brandywine-Wallace El Sch: 488. Downingtown HS West Campus: 1,796. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brandywine-Wallace El Sch and Downingtown HS West Campus rank in Pennsylvania?
Brandywine-Wallace El Sch is 74th of 1,627 and Downingtown HS West Campus is 21st of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).