Drexel Hill MS vs Upper Darby SHS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.1 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
Upper Darby SHS
Drexel Hill · Public high · Grades 9–12
4,187 students
| Measure | Drexel Hill MS Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania | Upper Darby SHS Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #441 of 521 | #485 of 618 |
| National rank | #11826 of 15,369 | #10530 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,244 | 4,187 |
| Enrollment | 1,244 | 4,187 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 103.7% | 101.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 49% |
| city | Drexel Hill | Drexel Hill |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Upper Darby SHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.8 vs 30.5).
- •Upper Darby SHS does better on math proficiency (49% vs 21%).
- •Upper Darby SHS does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 48%).
- •Upper Darby SHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (101.1% vs 103.7%).
- •Drexel Hill MS does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 17.0).
- •Upper Darby SHS is the larger school with 4,187 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 Upper Darby SHS?
On the Success Index (US), Upper Darby SHS ranks higher (41.8 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 Upper Darby SHS?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Drexel Hill and Drexel Hill in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Drexel Hill MS: 1,244. Upper Darby SHS: 4,187. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Drexel Hill MS and Upper Darby SHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Drexel Hill MS is 441st of 521 and Upper Darby SHS is 485th of 618 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).