Highland El Sch vs Penn Wood El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 61 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland El Sch
Ephrata · Public elementary · Grades K–4
438 students
Penn Wood El Sch
West Chester · Public elementary · Grades K–5
438 students
| Measure | Highland El Sch Ephrata, Pennsylvania | Penn Wood El Sch West Chester, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #662 of 1,627 | #171 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #14265 of 50,301 | #2219 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 438 | 438 |
| Enrollment | 438 | 438 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.8% | 18.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 72% |
| city | Ephrata | West Chester |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Penn Wood El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.5 vs 65.8).
- •Penn Wood El Sch does better on math proficiency (72% vs 52%).
- •Penn Wood El Sch does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 72%).
- •Penn Wood El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.7% vs 54.8%).
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 Highland El Sch better than Penn Wood El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Penn Wood El Sch ranks higher (85.5 vs 65.8 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 Highland El Sch and Penn Wood El Sch?
About 61 km in a straight line, between Ephrata and West Chester in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland El Sch: 438. Penn Wood El Sch: 438. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland El Sch and Penn Wood El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Highland El Sch is 662nd of 1,627 and Penn Wood El Sch is 171st of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).