Gladwyne Sch vs Welsh Valley MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.1 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
Welsh Valley MS
Narberth · Public middle · Grades 5–8
788 students
| Measure | Gladwyne Sch Gladwyne, Pennsylvania | Welsh Valley MS Narberth, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 93 Top 5% |
| State rank | #43 of 1,627 | #6 of 521 |
| National rank | #540 of 50,301 | #123 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 556 | 788 |
| Enrollment | 556 | 788 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.2% | 17.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 72% |
| city | Gladwyne | Narberth |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Welsh Valley MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (93.1 vs 91.2).
- •Gladwyne Sch does better on math proficiency (82% vs 72%).
- •Gladwyne Sch does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 84%).
- •Gladwyne Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.2% vs 17.6%).
- •Welsh Valley MS does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 13.6).
- •Welsh Valley MS is the larger school with 788 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 Welsh Valley MS?
On the Success Index (US), Welsh Valley MS ranks higher (93.1 vs 91.2 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 Gladwyne Sch and Welsh Valley MS?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Gladwyne and Narberth in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gladwyne Sch: 556. Welsh Valley MS: 788. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gladwyne Sch and Welsh Valley MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Gladwyne Sch is 43rd of 1,627 and Welsh Valley MS is 6th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).