Cheltenham HS vs Jenkintown El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.5 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
Jenkintown El Sch
Jenkintown · Public elementary · Grades K–6
401 students
| Measure | Cheltenham HS Wyncote, Pennsylvania | Jenkintown El Sch Jenkintown, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 25% | 85 Top 10% |
| State rank | #261 of 618 | #203 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #4054 of 16,910 | #2681 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,450 | 401 |
| Enrollment | 1,450 | 401 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.2% | 25.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 72% |
| city | Wyncote | Jenkintown |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jenkintown El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.5 vs 67.0).
- •Jenkintown El Sch does better on math proficiency (72% vs 59%).
- •Jenkintown El Sch does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 68%).
- •Jenkintown El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.7% vs 47.2%).
- •Jenkintown El Sch does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 13.7).
- •Cheltenham HS is the larger school with 1,450 students compared with 401.
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 Jenkintown El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Jenkintown El Sch ranks higher (84.5 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 Jenkintown El Sch?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Wyncote and Jenkintown in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cheltenham HS: 1,450. Jenkintown El Sch: 401. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cheltenham HS and Jenkintown El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Cheltenham HS is 261st of 618 and Jenkintown El Sch is 203rd of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).