Dobson James Sch vs Welsh Valley MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.1 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
Welsh Valley MS
Narberth · Public middle · Grades 5–8
788 students
| Measure | Dobson James Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Welsh Valley MS Narberth, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 93 Top 5% |
| State rank | #1164 of 1,627 | #6 of 521 |
| National rank | #32233 of 50,301 | #123 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 229 | 788 |
| Enrollment | 229 | 788 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100.4% | 17.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 72% |
| city | Philadelphia | Narberth |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Welsh Valley MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (93.1 vs 39.5).
- •Welsh Valley MS does better on math proficiency (72% vs 32%).
- •Welsh Valley MS does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 57%).
- •Welsh Valley MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.6% vs 100.4%).
- •Welsh Valley MS is the larger school with 788 students compared with 229.
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 Welsh Valley MS?
On the Success Index (US), Welsh Valley MS ranks higher (93.1 vs 39.5 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 Welsh Valley MS?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Narberth in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dobson James Sch: 229. Welsh Valley MS: 788. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dobson James Sch and Welsh Valley MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Dobson James Sch is 1164th of 1,627 and Welsh Valley MS is 6th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).