Bywood El Sch vs Penn Wood HS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bywood El Sch
Upper Darby · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
683 students
Penn Wood HS
Lansdowne · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,148 students
| Measure | Bywood El Sch Upper Darby, Pennsylvania | Penn Wood HS Lansdowne, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1416 of 1,627 | #509 of 618 |
| National rank | #43704 of 50,301 | #11562 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 683 | 1,148 |
| Enrollment | 683 | 1,148 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.3% | 97.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 40% |
| city | Upper Darby | Lansdowne |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Penn Wood HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.6 vs 21.8).
- •Penn Wood HS does better on math proficiency (40% vs 15%).
- •Penn Wood HS does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 32%).
- •Bywood El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.3% vs 97.6%).
- •Penn Wood HS is the larger school with 1,148 students compared with 683.
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 Bywood El Sch better than Penn Wood HS?
On the Success Index (US), Penn Wood HS ranks higher (37.6 vs 21.8 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 Bywood El Sch and Penn Wood HS?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Upper Darby and Lansdowne in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bywood El Sch: 683. Penn Wood HS: 1,148. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bywood El Sch and Penn Wood HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Bywood El Sch is 1416th of 1,627 and Penn Wood HS is 509th of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).