Haverford SHS vs Lower Merion HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Haverford SHS
Havertown · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,994 students
Lower Merion HS
Ardmore · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,674 students
| Measure | Haverford SHS Havertown, Pennsylvania | Lower Merion HS Ardmore, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #53 of 618 | #7 of 618 |
| National rank | #619 of 16,910 | #169 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,994 | 1,674 |
| Enrollment | 1,994 | 1,674 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.4% | 21.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 90% | 95% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 87% |
| city | Havertown | Ardmore |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lower Merion HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.4 vs 85.3).
- •Haverford SHS does better on math proficiency (92% vs 87%).
- •Lower Merion HS does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 90%).
- •Haverford SHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.4% vs 21.9%).
- •Lower Merion HS does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 16.5).
- •Haverford SHS is the larger school with 1,994 students compared with 1,674.
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 Haverford SHS better than Lower Merion HS?
On the Success Index (US), Lower Merion HS ranks higher (91.4 vs 85.3 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 Haverford SHS and Lower Merion HS?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Havertown and Ardmore in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Haverford SHS: 1,994. Lower Merion HS: 1,674. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Haverford SHS and Lower Merion HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Haverford SHS is 53rd of 618 and Lower Merion HS is 7th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).