Disston Hamilton Sch vs Highland Park El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 21 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Disston Hamilton Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades K–8
737 students
Highland Park El Sch
Upper Darby · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
737 students
| Measure | Disston Hamilton Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Highland Park El Sch Upper Darby, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 7 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1623 of 1,627 | #1295 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #50024 of 50,301 | #38079 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 737 | 737 |
| Enrollment | 737 | 737 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.9% | 95.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 8% | 28% |
| city | Philadelphia | Upper Darby |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highland Park El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.7 vs 7.0).
- •Highland Park El Sch does better on math proficiency (28% vs 8%).
- •Highland Park El Sch does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 17%).
- •Highland Park El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.7% vs 99.9%).
- •Highland Park El Sch does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 17.1).
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 Disston Hamilton Sch better than Highland Park El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Highland Park El Sch ranks higher (30.7 vs 7.0 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 Disston Hamilton Sch and Highland Park El Sch?
About 21 km in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Upper Darby in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Disston Hamilton Sch: 737. Highland Park El Sch: 737. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Disston Hamilton Sch and Highland Park El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Disston Hamilton Sch is 1623rd of 1,627 and Highland Park El Sch is 1295th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).