Downingtown HS East Campus vs Pickering Valley El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 4.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Downingtown HS East Campus
Exton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,708 students
Pickering Valley El Sch
Chester Springs · Public elementary · Grades K–5
423 students
| Measure | Downingtown HS East Campus Exton, Pennsylvania | Pickering Valley El Sch Chester Springs, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 95 Top 5% |
| State rank | #19 of 618 | #3 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #302 of 16,910 | #123 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,708 | 423 |
| Enrollment | 1,708 | 423 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.3% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 90% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 83% |
| city | Exton | Chester Springs |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pickering Valley El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (94.7 vs 89.0).
- •Downingtown HS East Campus does better on math proficiency (87% vs 83%).
- •Pickering Valley El Sch does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 90%).
- •Pickering Valley El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9% vs 20.3%).
- •Pickering Valley El Sch does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 13.2).
- •Downingtown HS East Campus is the larger school with 1,708 students compared with 423.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Downingtown HS East Campus better than Pickering Valley El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Pickering Valley El Sch ranks higher (94.7 vs 89.0 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 Downingtown HS East Campus and Pickering Valley El Sch?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Exton and Chester Springs in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Downingtown HS East Campus: 1,708. Pickering Valley El Sch: 423. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Downingtown HS East Campus and Pickering Valley El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Downingtown HS East Campus is 19th of 618 and Pickering Valley El Sch is 3rd of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).