Gwynedd Square El Sch vs North Penn SHS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gwynedd Square El Sch
Lansdale · Public elementary · Grades K–6
610 students
North Penn SHS
Lansdale · Public high · Grades 10–12
3,165 students
| Measure | Gwynedd Square El Sch Lansdale, Pennsylvania | North Penn SHS Lansdale, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #133 of 1,627 | #95 of 618 |
| National rank | #1752 of 50,301 | #1267 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 10–12 |
| Students | 610 | 3,165 |
| Enrollment | 610 | 3,165 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.2% | 36.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 78% |
| city | Lansdale | Lansdale |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gwynedd Square El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.7 vs 80.0).
- •North Penn SHS does better on math proficiency (78% vs 70%).
- •Gwynedd Square El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.2% vs 36.2%).
- •Gwynedd Square El Sch does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.4).
- •North Penn SHS is the larger school with 3,165 students compared with 610.
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 Gwynedd Square El Sch better than North Penn SHS?
On the Success Index (US), Gwynedd Square El Sch ranks higher (86.7 vs 80.0 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 Gwynedd Square El Sch and North Penn SHS?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Lansdale and Lansdale in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gwynedd Square El Sch: 610. North Penn SHS: 3,165. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gwynedd Square El Sch and North Penn SHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Gwynedd Square El Sch is 133rd of 1,627 and North Penn SHS is 95th of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).