Cheltenham HS vs Glenside El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cheltenham HS
Wyncote · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,450 students
Glenside El Sch
Glenside · Public elementary · Grades K–4
360 students
| Measure | Cheltenham HS Wyncote, Pennsylvania | Glenside El Sch Glenside, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #261 of 618 | #428 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #4054 of 16,910 | #7890 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 1,450 | 360 |
| Enrollment | 1,450 | 360 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.2% | 45.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 62% |
| city | Wyncote | Glenside |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Glenside El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.1 vs 67.0).
- •Glenside El Sch does better on math proficiency (62% vs 59%).
- •Glenside El Sch does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 68%).
- •Glenside El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.6% vs 47.2%).
- •Glenside El Sch does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.7).
- •Cheltenham HS is the larger school with 1,450 students compared with 360.
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 Cheltenham HS better than Glenside El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Glenside El Sch ranks higher (75.1 vs 67.0 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 Cheltenham HS and Glenside El Sch?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Wyncote and Glenside in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cheltenham HS: 1,450. Glenside El Sch: 360. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cheltenham HS and Glenside El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Cheltenham HS is 261st of 618 and Glenside El Sch is 428th of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).