Hilltop El Sch vs Sun Valley HS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hilltop El Sch
Aston · Public elementary · Grades K–4
290 students
Sun Valley HS
Aston · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,042 students
| Measure | Hilltop El Sch Aston, Pennsylvania | Sun Valley HS Aston, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank | #460 of 1,627 | #120 of 618 |
| National rank | #8645 of 50,301 | #1574 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 290 | 1,042 |
| Enrollment | 290 | 1,042 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.5% | 38.9% |
| Students per teacher | 9.1 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 74% |
| city | Aston | Aston |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sun Valley HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.1 vs 73.9).
- •Sun Valley HS does better on math proficiency (74% vs 62%).
- •Sun Valley HS does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 67%).
- •Sun Valley HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.9% vs 55.5%).
- •Hilltop El Sch does better on students per teacher (9.1 vs 13.4).
- •Sun Valley HS is the larger school with 1,042 students compared with 290.
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 Hilltop El Sch better than Sun Valley HS?
On the Success Index (US), Sun Valley HS ranks higher (78.1 vs 73.9 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 Hilltop El Sch and Sun Valley HS?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Aston and Aston in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hilltop El Sch: 290. Sun Valley HS: 1,042. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hilltop El Sch and Sun Valley HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Hilltop El Sch is 460th of 1,627 and Sun Valley HS is 120th of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).