Gladwyne Sch vs Lower Merion HS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gladwyne Sch
Gladwyne · Public elementary · Grades K–4
556 students
Lower Merion HS
Ardmore · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,674 students
| Measure | Gladwyne Sch Gladwyne, Pennsylvania | Lower Merion HS Ardmore, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #43 of 1,627 | #7 of 618 |
| National rank | #540 of 50,301 | #169 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 556 | 1,674 |
| Enrollment | 556 | 1,674 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.2% | 21.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 95% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 87% |
| city | Gladwyne | Ardmore |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (91.2 vs 91.4).
- •Lower Merion HS does better on math proficiency (87% vs 82%).
- •Lower Merion HS does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 87%).
- •Gladwyne Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.2% vs 21.9%).
- •Lower Merion HS does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 13.6).
- •Lower Merion HS is the larger school with 1,674 students compared with 556.
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 Gladwyne Sch better than Lower Merion 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 Gladwyne Sch and Lower Merion HS?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Gladwyne and Ardmore in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gladwyne Sch: 556. Lower Merion HS: 1,674. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gladwyne Sch and Lower Merion HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Gladwyne Sch is 43rd of 1,627 and Lower Merion HS is 7th of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).