Glenside El Sch vs Jenkintown Middle/High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glenside El Sch
Glenside · Public elementary · Grades K–4
360 students
Jenkintown Middle/High School
Jenkintown · Public high · Grades 7–12
329 students
| Measure | Glenside El Sch Glenside, Pennsylvania | Jenkintown Middle/High School Jenkintown, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #428 of 1,627 | #197 of 618 |
| National rank | #7890 of 50,301 | #2691 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 360 | 329 |
| Enrollment | 360 | 329 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.6% | 26.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 47% |
| city | Glenside | Jenkintown |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Glenside El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.1 vs 72.5).
- •Glenside El Sch does better on math proficiency (62% vs 47%).
- •Jenkintown Middle/High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.4% vs 45.6%).
- •Jenkintown Middle/High School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 12.9).
- •Glenside El Sch is the larger school with 360 students compared with 329.
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 Glenside El Sch better than Jenkintown Middle/High School?
On the Success Index (US), Glenside El Sch ranks higher (75.1 vs 72.5 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 Glenside El Sch and Jenkintown Middle/High School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Glenside and Jenkintown in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Glenside El Sch: 360. Jenkintown Middle/High School: 329. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Glenside El Sch and Jenkintown Middle/High School rank in Pennsylvania?
Glenside El Sch is 428th of 1,627 and Jenkintown Middle/High School is 197th of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).