Drexel Hill MS vs Haverford MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Drexel Hill MS
Drexel Hill · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,244 students
Haverford MS
Havertown · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,578 students
| Measure | Drexel Hill MS Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania | Haverford MS Havertown, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #441 of 521 | #35 of 521 |
| National rank | #11826 of 15,369 | #680 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,244 | 1,578 |
| Enrollment | 1,244 | 1,578 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 103.7% | 17.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 62% |
| city | Drexel Hill | Havertown |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Haverford MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.6 vs 30.5).
- •Haverford MS does better on math proficiency (62% vs 21%).
- •Haverford MS does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 48%).
- •Haverford MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.9% vs 103.7%).
- •Drexel Hill MS does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 13.8).
- •Haverford MS is the larger school with 1,578 students compared with 1,244.
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 Drexel Hill MS better than Haverford MS?
On the Success Index (US), Haverford MS ranks higher (85.6 vs 30.5 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 Drexel Hill MS and Haverford MS?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Drexel Hill and Havertown in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Drexel Hill MS: 1,244. Haverford MS: 1,578. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Drexel Hill MS and Haverford MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Drexel Hill MS is 441st of 521 and Haverford MS is 35th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).