DeFranco El Sch vs Pen Argyl Area HS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 9.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
DeFranco El Sch
Bangor · Public middle · Grades 5–6
413 students
Pen Argyl Area HS
Pen Argyl · Public high · Grades 9–12
475 students
| Measure | DeFranco El Sch Bangor, Pennsylvania | Pen Argyl Area HS Pen Argyl, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #158 of 521 | #202 of 618 |
| National rank | #3427 of 15,369 | #2789 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 413 | 475 |
| Enrollment | 413 | 475 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.9% | 48.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 67% |
| city | Bangor | Pen Argyl |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pen Argyl Area HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.1 vs 69.6).
- •Pen Argyl Area HS does better on math proficiency (67% vs 59%).
- •Pen Argyl Area HS does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 66%).
- •Pen Argyl Area HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.6% vs 55.9%).
- •DeFranco El Sch does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.6).
- •Pen Argyl Area HS is the larger school with 475 students compared with 413.
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 DeFranco El Sch better than Pen Argyl Area HS?
On the Success Index (US), Pen Argyl Area HS ranks higher (72.1 vs 69.6 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 DeFranco El Sch and Pen Argyl Area HS?
About 9.3 km in a straight line, between Bangor and Pen Argyl in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
DeFranco El Sch: 413. Pen Argyl Area HS: 475. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do DeFranco El Sch and Pen Argyl Area HS rank in Pennsylvania?
DeFranco El Sch is 158th of 521 and Pen Argyl Area HS is 202nd of 618 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).