Devers Sch vs William Penn SHS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Devers Sch
York · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
686 students
William Penn SHS
York · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,681 students
| Measure | Devers Sch York, Pennsylvania | William Penn SHS York, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 8 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1617 of 1,627 | #574 of 618 |
| National rank | #49844 of 50,301 | #15476 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 686 | 1,681 |
| Enrollment | 686 | 1,681 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 101% | 95.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 21% |
| city | York | York |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •William Penn SHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.9 vs 8.2).
- •William Penn SHS does better on math proficiency (21% vs 10%).
- •William Penn SHS does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 21%).
- •William Penn SHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.7% vs 101%).
- •Devers Sch does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 17.2).
- •William Penn SHS is the larger school with 1,681 students compared with 686.
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 Devers Sch better than William Penn SHS?
On the Success Index (US), William Penn SHS ranks higher (18.9 vs 8.2 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 Devers Sch and William Penn SHS?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between York and York in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Devers Sch: 686. William Penn SHS: 1,681. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Devers Sch and William Penn SHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Devers Sch is 1617th of 1,627 and William Penn SHS is 574th of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).