Chester HS vs Edgmont Scholars Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chester HS
Chester · Public high · Grades 9–12
806 students
Edgmont Scholars Academy
Chester · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
422 students
| Measure | Chester HS Chester, Pennsylvania | Edgmont Scholars Academy Chester, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 6 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #615 of 618 | #1624 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #16691 of 16,910 | #50095 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 806 | 422 |
| Enrollment | 806 | 422 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 106.6% | 112.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 19.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | – |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | – |
| city | Chester | Chester |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chester HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (8.7 vs 6.3).
- •Chester HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (106.6% vs 112.1%).
- •Chester HS does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 19.2).
- •Chester HS is the larger school with 806 students compared with 422.
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 Chester HS better than Edgmont Scholars Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Chester HS ranks higher (8.7 vs 6.3 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 Chester HS and Edgmont Scholars Academy?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Chester and Chester in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chester HS: 806. Edgmont Scholars Academy: 422. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chester HS and Edgmont Scholars Academy rank in Pennsylvania?
Chester HS is 615th of 618 and Edgmont Scholars Academy is 1624th of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).