Chestnutwold El Sch vs Lower Merion HS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chestnutwold El Sch
Ardmore · Public elementary · Grades K–5
566 students
Lower Merion HS
Ardmore · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,674 students
| Measure | Chestnutwold El Sch Ardmore, Pennsylvania | Lower Merion HS Ardmore, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #100 of 1,627 | #7 of 618 |
| National rank | #1321 of 50,301 | #169 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 566 | 1,674 |
| Enrollment | 566 | 1,674 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.2% | 21.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 95% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 87% |
| city | Ardmore | Ardmore |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lower Merion HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.4 vs 87.9).
- •Lower Merion HS does better on math proficiency (87% vs 73%).
- •Lower Merion HS does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 85%).
- •Chestnutwold El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.2% vs 21.9%).
- •Lower Merion HS does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 13.8).
- •Lower Merion HS is the larger school with 1,674 students compared with 566.
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 Chestnutwold El Sch better than Lower Merion HS?
On the Success Index (US), Lower Merion HS ranks higher (91.4 vs 87.9 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 Chestnutwold El Sch and Lower Merion HS?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Ardmore and Ardmore in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chestnutwold El Sch: 566. Lower Merion HS: 1,674. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chestnutwold El Sch and Lower Merion HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Chestnutwold El Sch is 100th of 1,627 and Lower Merion HS is 7th of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).