Fern Hill El Sch vs West Chester Henderson HS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fern Hill El Sch
West Chester · Public elementary · Grades K–5
408 students
West Chester Henderson HS
West Chester · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,444 students
| Measure | Fern Hill El Sch West Chester, Pennsylvania | West Chester Henderson HS West Chester, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #117 of 1,627 | #30 of 618 |
| National rank | #1604 of 50,301 | #403 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 408 | 1,444 |
| Enrollment | 408 | 1,444 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.3% | 21.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 84% |
| city | West Chester | West Chester |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (87.1 vs 87.6).
- •West Chester Henderson HS does better on math proficiency (84% vs 65%).
- •West Chester Henderson HS does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 80%).
- •West Chester Henderson HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.8% vs 22.3%).
- •Fern Hill El Sch does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 13.2).
- •West Chester Henderson HS is the larger school with 1,444 students compared with 408.
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 Fern Hill El Sch better than West Chester Henderson HS?
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 Fern Hill El Sch and West Chester Henderson HS?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between West Chester and West Chester in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fern Hill El Sch: 408. West Chester Henderson HS: 1,444. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fern Hill El Sch and West Chester Henderson HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Fern Hill El Sch is 117th of 1,627 and West Chester Henderson HS is 30th of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).