Elizabeth Forward SHS vs William Penn El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 4.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elizabeth Forward SHS
Elizabeth · Public high · Grades 9–12
763 students
William Penn El Sch
Monongahela · Public elementary · Grades K–5
333 students
| Measure | Elizabeth Forward SHS Elizabeth, Pennsylvania | William Penn El Sch Monongahela, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #143 of 618 | #357 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #1823 of 16,910 | #5997 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 763 | 333 |
| Enrollment | 763 | 333 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38% | 54.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 72% |
| city | Elizabeth | Monongahela |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •William Penn El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.3 vs 76.6).
- •Elizabeth Forward SHS does better on math proficiency (77% vs 72%).
- •Elizabeth Forward SHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38% vs 54.1%).
- •William Penn El Sch does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 15.0).
- •Elizabeth Forward SHS is the larger school with 763 students compared with 333.
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 Elizabeth Forward SHS better than William Penn El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), William Penn El Sch ranks higher (78.3 vs 76.6 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 Elizabeth Forward SHS and William Penn El Sch?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Elizabeth and Monongahela in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elizabeth Forward SHS: 763. William Penn El Sch: 333. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elizabeth Forward SHS and William Penn El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Elizabeth Forward SHS is 143rd of 618 and William Penn El Sch is 357th of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).