Dobson James Sch vs Lankenau HS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dobson James Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades K–8
229 students
Lankenau HS
Philadelphia · Public high · Grades 9–12
228 students
| Measure | Dobson James Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Lankenau HS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1164 of 1,627 | #556 of 618 |
| National rank | #32233 of 50,301 | #14538 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 229 | 228 |
| Enrollment | 229 | 228 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100.4% | 114% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 17% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dobson James Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.5 vs 24.2).
- •Dobson James Sch does better on math proficiency (32% vs 17%).
- •Dobson James Sch does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Dobson James Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (100.4% vs 114%).
- •Dobson James Sch does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 14.3).
- •Dobson James Sch is the larger school with 229 students compared with 228.
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 Dobson James Sch better than Lankenau HS?
On the Success Index (US), Dobson James Sch ranks higher (39.5 vs 24.2 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 Dobson James Sch and Lankenau HS?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dobson James Sch: 229. Lankenau HS: 228. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dobson James Sch and Lankenau HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Dobson James Sch is 1164th of 1,627 and Lankenau HS is 556th of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).