Garnet Valley HS vs Great Valley HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 22 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garnet Valley HS
Glen Mills · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,485 students
Great Valley HS
Malvern · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,481 students
| Measure | Garnet Valley HS Glen Mills, Pennsylvania | Great Valley HS Malvern, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #18 of 618 | #48 of 618 |
| National rank | #300 of 16,910 | #540 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,485 | 1,481 |
| Enrollment | 1,485 | 1,481 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16% | 21.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 96% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 87% |
| city | Glen Mills | Malvern |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garnet Valley HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.1 vs 86.1).
- •Great Valley HS does better on math proficiency (87% vs 83%).
- •Great Valley HS does better on reading proficiency (96% vs 87%).
- •Garnet Valley HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16% vs 21.7%).
- •Garnet Valley HS does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 16.1).
- •Garnet Valley HS is the larger school with 1,485 students compared with 1,481.
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 Garnet Valley HS better than Great Valley HS?
On the Success Index (US), Garnet Valley HS ranks higher (89.1 vs 86.1 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 Garnet Valley HS and Great Valley HS?
About 22 km in a straight line, between Glen Mills and Malvern in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garnet Valley HS: 1,485. Great Valley HS: 1,481. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garnet Valley HS and Great Valley HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Garnet Valley HS is 18th of 618 and Great Valley HS is 48th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).