Colonial El Sch vs Plymouth-Whitemarsh SHS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 431 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colonial El Sch
Plymouth Meeting · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
857 students
Plymouth-Whitemarsh SHS
Plymouth Meeting · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,637 students
| Measure | Colonial El Sch Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania | Plymouth-Whitemarsh SHS Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #149 of 1,627 | #75 of 618 |
| National rank | #1924 of 50,301 | #893 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades 4–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 857 | 1,637 |
| Enrollment | 857 | 1,637 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.9% | 31.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 86% |
| city | Plymouth Meeting | Plymouth Meeting |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Colonial El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.2 vs 82.9).
- •Plymouth-Whitemarsh SHS does better on math proficiency (86% vs 79%).
- •Plymouth-Whitemarsh SHS does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 85%).
- •Colonial El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.9% vs 31.9%).
- •Colonial El Sch does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 14.9).
- •Plymouth-Whitemarsh SHS is the larger school with 1,637 students compared with 857.
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 Colonial El Sch better than Plymouth-Whitemarsh SHS?
On the Success Index (US), Colonial El Sch ranks higher (86.2 vs 82.9 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 Colonial El Sch and Plymouth-Whitemarsh SHS?
About 431 m in a straight line, between Plymouth Meeting and Plymouth Meeting in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colonial El Sch: 857. Plymouth-Whitemarsh SHS: 1,637. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colonial El Sch and Plymouth-Whitemarsh SHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Colonial El Sch is 149th of 1,627 and Plymouth-Whitemarsh SHS is 75th of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).