Highland Park El Sch vs Upper Darby SHS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland Park El Sch
Upper Darby · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
737 students
Upper Darby SHS
Drexel Hill · Public high · Grades 9–12
4,187 students
| Measure | Highland Park El Sch Upper Darby, Pennsylvania | Upper Darby SHS Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1295 of 1,627 | #485 of 618 |
| National rank | #38079 of 50,301 | #10530 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 737 | 4,187 |
| Enrollment | 737 | 4,187 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.7% | 101.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 49% |
| city | Upper Darby | Drexel Hill |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Upper Darby SHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.8 vs 30.7).
- •Upper Darby SHS does better on math proficiency (49% vs 28%).
- •Upper Darby SHS does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 47%).
- •Highland Park El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.7% vs 101.1%).
- •Highland Park El Sch does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 17.0).
- •Upper Darby SHS is the larger school with 4,187 students compared with 737.
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 Park El Sch better than Upper Darby SHS?
On the Success Index (US), Upper Darby SHS ranks higher (41.8 vs 30.7 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 Park El Sch and Upper Darby SHS?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Upper Darby and Drexel Hill in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Park El Sch: 737. Upper Darby SHS: 4,187. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Park El Sch and Upper Darby SHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Highland Park El Sch is 1295th of 1,627 and Upper Darby SHS is 485th of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).