Green Woods CS vs Shawmont Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.0 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
Shawmont Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
471 students
| Measure | Green Woods CS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Shawmont Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #671 of 1,627 | #1317 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #14584 of 50,301 | #38830 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 699 | 471 |
| Enrollment | 699 | 471 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.9% | 88.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 26% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Green Woods CS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.3 vs 29.6).
- •Green Woods CS does better on math proficiency (50% vs 26%).
- •Green Woods CS does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 48%).
- •Green Woods CS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.9% vs 88.5%).
- •Green Woods CS does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 16.2).
- •Green Woods CS is the larger school with 699 students compared with 471.
- •Green Woods CS is a charter school while Shawmont Sch 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 Shawmont Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Green Woods CS ranks higher (65.3 vs 29.6 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 Shawmont Sch?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Green Woods CS: 699. Shawmont Sch: 471. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Green Woods CS and Shawmont Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Green Woods CS is 671st of 1,627 and Shawmont Sch is 1317th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).