Cedar Crest MS vs Drexel Hill MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 102 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cedar Crest MS
Lebanon · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,224 students
Drexel Hill MS
Drexel Hill · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,244 students
| Measure | Cedar Crest MS Lebanon, Pennsylvania | Drexel Hill MS Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #261 of 521 | #441 of 521 |
| National rank | #5473 of 15,369 | #11826 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,224 | 1,244 |
| Enrollment | 1,224 | 1,244 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.7% | 103.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 21% |
| city | Lebanon | Drexel Hill |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cedar Crest MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.0 vs 30.5).
- •Cedar Crest MS does better on math proficiency (43% vs 21%).
- •Cedar Crest MS does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 48%).
- •Cedar Crest MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.7% vs 103.7%).
- •Drexel Hill MS does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 17.5).
- •Drexel Hill MS is the larger school with 1,244 students compared with 1,224.
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 Cedar Crest MS better than Drexel Hill MS?
On the Success Index (US), Cedar Crest MS ranks higher (60.0 vs 30.5 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 Cedar Crest MS and Drexel Hill MS?
About 102 km in a straight line, between Lebanon and Drexel Hill in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cedar Crest MS: 1,224. Drexel Hill MS: 1,244. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cedar Crest MS and Drexel Hill MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Cedar Crest MS is 261st of 521 and Drexel Hill MS is 441st of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).