Drexel Hill MS vs Highland Park El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.8 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
Highland Park El Sch
Upper Darby · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
737 students
| Measure | Drexel Hill MS Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania | Highland Park El Sch Upper Darby, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #441 of 521 | #1295 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #11826 of 15,369 | #38079 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 1,244 | 737 |
| Enrollment | 1,244 | 737 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 103.7% | 95.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 28% |
| city | Drexel Hill | Upper Darby |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (30.5 vs 30.7).
- •Highland Park El Sch does better on math proficiency (28% vs 21%).
- •Drexel Hill MS does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 47%).
- •Highland Park El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.7% vs 103.7%).
- •Drexel Hill MS does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 14.5).
- •Drexel Hill MS is the larger school with 1,244 students compared with 737.
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 Highland Park El Sch?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Drexel Hill MS and Highland Park El Sch?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Drexel Hill and Upper Darby in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Drexel Hill MS: 1,244. Highland Park El Sch: 737. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Drexel Hill MS and Highland Park El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Drexel Hill MS is 441st of 521 and Highland Park El Sch is 1295th of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).