Emmaus HS vs Pennsbury HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 69 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Emmaus HS
Emmaus · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,842 students
Pennsbury HS
Fairless Hills · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,847 students
| Measure | Emmaus HS Emmaus, Pennsylvania | Pennsbury HS Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 10% | 84 Top 5% |
| State rank | #133 of 618 | #72 of 618 |
| National rank | #1710 of 16,910 | #823 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,842 | 2,847 |
| Enrollment | 2,842 | 2,847 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.3% | 30.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 75% |
| city | Emmaus | Fairless Hills |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pennsbury HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.5 vs 77.1).
- •Pennsbury HS does better on math proficiency (75% vs 73%).
- •Pennsbury HS does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 79%).
- •Pennsbury HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.1% vs 33.3%).
- •Pennsbury HS does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 15.7).
- •Pennsbury HS is the larger school with 2,847 students compared with 2,842.
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 Emmaus HS better than Pennsbury HS?
On the Success Index (US), Pennsbury HS ranks higher (83.5 vs 77.1 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 Emmaus HS and Pennsbury HS?
About 69 km in a straight line, between Emmaus and Fairless Hills in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Emmaus HS: 2,842. Pennsbury HS: 2,847. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Emmaus HS and Pennsbury HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Emmaus HS is 133rd of 618 and Pennsbury HS is 72nd of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).