Comly Watson Sch vs Darby Twp Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 34 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Comly Watson Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades K–5
618 students
Darby Twp Sch
Glenolden · Public elementary · Grades K–8
618 students
| Measure | Comly Watson Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Darby Twp Sch Glenolden, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #908 of 1,627 | #1441 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #21923 of 50,301 | #44717 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 618 | 618 |
| Enrollment | 618 | 618 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95% | 100.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 24% |
| city | Philadelphia | Glenolden |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Comly Watson Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.6 vs 20.2).
- •Comly Watson Sch does better on math proficiency (55% vs 24%).
- •Comly Watson Sch does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 39%).
- •Comly Watson Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95% vs 100.5%).
- •Comly Watson Sch does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 15.5).
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 Comly Watson Sch better than Darby Twp Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Comly Watson Sch ranks higher (54.6 vs 20.2 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 Comly Watson Sch and Darby Twp Sch?
About 34 km in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Glenolden in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Comly Watson Sch: 618. Darby Twp Sch: 618. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Comly Watson Sch and Darby Twp Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Comly Watson Sch is 908th of 1,627 and Darby Twp Sch is 1441st of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).