Hillcrest El Sch vs Upper Darby SHS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillcrest El Sch
Drexel Hill · Public elementary · Grades K–5
551 students
Upper Darby SHS
Drexel Hill · Public high · Grades 9–12
4,187 students
| Measure | Hillcrest El Sch Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania | Upper Darby SHS Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1048 of 1,627 | #485 of 618 |
| National rank | #26960 of 50,301 | #10530 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 551 | 4,187 |
| Enrollment | 551 | 4,187 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 102.7% | 101.1% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 49% |
| city | Drexel Hill | Drexel Hill |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillcrest El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.3 vs 41.8).
- •Upper Darby SHS does better on math proficiency (49% vs 43%).
- •Upper Darby SHS does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 58%).
- •Upper Darby SHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (101.1% vs 102.7%).
- •Hillcrest El Sch does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 17.0).
- •Upper Darby SHS is the larger school with 4,187 students compared with 551.
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 Hillcrest El Sch better than Upper Darby SHS?
On the Success Index (US), Hillcrest El Sch ranks higher (47.3 vs 41.8 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 Hillcrest El Sch and Upper Darby SHS?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Drexel Hill and Drexel Hill in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillcrest El Sch: 551. Upper Darby SHS: 4,187. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillcrest El Sch and Upper Darby SHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Hillcrest El Sch is 1048th of 1,627 and Upper Darby SHS is 485th of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).