Candlebrook El Sch vs Upper Merion Area HS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 705 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Candlebrook El Sch
King of Prussia · Public elementary · Grades K–4
313 students
Upper Merion Area HS
King of Prussia · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,326 students
| Measure | Candlebrook El Sch King of Prussia, Pennsylvania | Upper Merion Area HS King of Prussia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #169 of 1,627 | #182 of 618 |
| National rank | #2195 of 50,301 | #2445 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 313 | 1,326 |
| Enrollment | 313 | 1,326 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.2% | 51.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 79% |
| city | King of Prussia | King of Prussia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Candlebrook El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.5 vs 73.6).
- •Upper Merion Area HS does better on math proficiency (79% vs 72%).
- •Upper Merion Area HS does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 77%).
- •Candlebrook El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.2% vs 51.4%).
- •Candlebrook El Sch does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 14.0).
- •Upper Merion Area HS is the larger school with 1,326 students compared with 313.
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 Candlebrook El Sch better than Upper Merion Area HS?
On the Success Index (US), Candlebrook El Sch ranks higher (85.5 vs 73.6 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 Candlebrook El Sch and Upper Merion Area HS?
About 705 m in a straight line, between King of Prussia and King of Prussia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Candlebrook El Sch: 313. Upper Merion Area HS: 1,326. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Candlebrook El Sch and Upper Merion Area HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Candlebrook El Sch is 169th of 1,627 and Upper Merion Area HS is 182nd of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).