Cynwyd Sch vs Samuel Gompers Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cynwyd Sch
Bala Cynwyd · Public elementary · Grades K–4
446 students
Samuel Gompers Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades K–8
238 students
| Measure | Cynwyd Sch Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania | Samuel Gompers Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 94 Top 5% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #14 of 1,627 | #1481 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #219 of 50,301 | #45752 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 446 | 238 |
| Enrollment | 446 | 238 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.6% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 89% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 86% | 10% |
| city | Bala Cynwyd | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cynwyd Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (93.6 vs 18.6).
- •Cynwyd Sch does better on math proficiency (86% vs 10%).
- •Cynwyd Sch does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 31%).
- •Cynwyd Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.6% vs 100%).
- •Samuel Gompers Sch does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 12.4).
- •Cynwyd Sch is the larger school with 446 students compared with 238.
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 Cynwyd Sch better than Samuel Gompers Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Cynwyd Sch ranks higher (93.6 vs 18.6 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 Cynwyd Sch and Samuel Gompers Sch?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Bala Cynwyd and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cynwyd Sch: 446. Samuel Gompers Sch: 238. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cynwyd Sch and Samuel Gompers Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Cynwyd Sch is 14th of 1,627 and Samuel Gompers Sch is 1481st of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).