Green Woods CS vs Welsh Valley MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.4 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
Welsh Valley MS
Narberth · Public middle · Grades 5–8
788 students
| Measure | Green Woods CS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Welsh Valley MS Narberth, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 93 Top 5% |
| State rank | #671 of 1,627 | #6 of 521 |
| National rank | #14584 of 50,301 | #123 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 699 | 788 |
| Enrollment | 699 | 788 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.9% | 17.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 72% |
| city | Philadelphia | Narberth |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Welsh Valley MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (93.1 vs 65.3).
- •Welsh Valley MS does better on math proficiency (72% vs 50%).
- •Welsh Valley MS does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 69%).
- •Welsh Valley MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.6% vs 39.9%).
- •Welsh Valley MS does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 15.5).
- •Welsh Valley MS is the larger school with 788 students compared with 699.
- •Green Woods CS is a charter school while Welsh Valley MS 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 Welsh Valley MS?
On the Success Index (US), Welsh Valley MS ranks higher (93.1 vs 65.3 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 Welsh Valley MS?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Narberth in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Green Woods CS: 699. Welsh Valley MS: 788. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Green Woods CS and Welsh Valley MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Green Woods CS is 671st of 1,627 and Welsh Valley MS is 6th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).