Green Woods CS vs Lankenau HS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Green Woods CS
Philadelphia · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
699 students
Lankenau HS
Philadelphia · Public high · Grades 9–12
228 students
| Measure | Green Woods CS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Lankenau HS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #671 of 1,627 | #556 of 618 |
| National rank | #14584 of 50,301 | #14538 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 699 | 228 |
| Enrollment | 699 | 228 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.9% | 114% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 17% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Green Woods CS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.3 vs 24.2).
- •Green Woods CS does better on math proficiency (50% vs 17%).
- •Green Woods CS does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 47%).
- •Green Woods CS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.9% vs 114%).
- •Lankenau HS does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 15.5).
- •Green Woods CS is the larger school with 699 students compared with 228.
- •Green Woods CS is a charter school while Lankenau HS is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Green Woods CS better than Lankenau HS?
On the Success Index (US), Green Woods CS ranks higher (65.3 vs 24.2 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 Green Woods CS and Lankenau HS?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Green Woods CS: 699. Lankenau HS: 228. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Green Woods CS and Lankenau HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Green Woods CS is 671st of 1,627 and Lankenau HS is 556th of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).