Five Points El Sch vs Pen Argyl Area HS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 9.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Five Points El Sch
Bangor · Public elementary · Grades K–2
580 students
Pen Argyl Area HS
Pen Argyl · Public high · Grades 9–12
475 students
| Measure | Five Points El Sch Bangor, Pennsylvania | Pen Argyl Area HS Pen Argyl, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #896 of 1,627 | #202 of 618 |
| National rank | #21436 of 50,301 | #2789 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–2 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 580 | 475 |
| Enrollment | 580 | 475 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.1% | 48.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 77% |
| Math proficiency | – | 67% |
| city | Bangor | Pen Argyl |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pen Argyl Area HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.1 vs 55.3).
- •Pen Argyl Area HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.6% vs 54.1%).
- •Pen Argyl Area HS does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 14.5).
- •Five Points El Sch is the larger school with 580 students compared with 475.
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 Five Points El Sch better than Pen Argyl Area HS?
On the Success Index (US), Pen Argyl Area HS ranks higher (72.1 vs 55.3 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 Five Points El Sch and Pen Argyl Area HS?
About 9.3 km in a straight line, between Bangor and Pen Argyl in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Five Points El Sch: 580. Pen Argyl Area HS: 475. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Five Points El Sch and Pen Argyl Area HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Five Points El Sch is 896th of 1,627 and Pen Argyl Area HS is 202nd of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).