Cheltenham HS vs McCloskey John F Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.4 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
McCloskey John F Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
228 students
| Measure | Cheltenham HS Wyncote, Pennsylvania | McCloskey John F Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 25% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #261 of 618 | #1598 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #4054 of 16,910 | #48973 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 1,450 | 228 |
| Enrollment | 1,450 | 228 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.2% | 108.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 4% |
| city | Wyncote | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cheltenham HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.0 vs 11.7).
- •Cheltenham HS does better on math proficiency (59% vs 4%).
- •Cheltenham HS does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 26%).
- •Cheltenham HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.2% vs 108.3%).
- •Cheltenham HS does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.3).
- •Cheltenham HS is the larger school with 1,450 students compared with 228.
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 McCloskey John F Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Cheltenham HS ranks higher (67.0 vs 11.7 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 McCloskey John F Sch?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Wyncote and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cheltenham HS: 1,450. McCloskey John F Sch: 228. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cheltenham HS and McCloskey John F Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Cheltenham HS is 261st of 618 and McCloskey John F Sch is 1598th of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).