Lankenau HS vs Plymouth-Whitemarsh SHS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lankenau HS
Philadelphia · Public high · Grades 9–12
228 students
Plymouth-Whitemarsh SHS
Plymouth Meeting · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,637 students
| Measure | Lankenau HS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Plymouth-Whitemarsh SHS Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #556 of 618 | #75 of 618 |
| National rank | #14538 of 16,910 | #893 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 228 | 1,637 |
| Enrollment | 228 | 1,637 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 114% | 31.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 86% |
| city | Philadelphia | Plymouth Meeting |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Plymouth-Whitemarsh SHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.9 vs 24.2).
- •Plymouth-Whitemarsh SHS does better on math proficiency (86% vs 17%).
- •Plymouth-Whitemarsh SHS does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 47%).
- •Plymouth-Whitemarsh SHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.9% vs 114%).
- •Lankenau HS does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 14.9).
- •Plymouth-Whitemarsh SHS is the larger school with 1,637 students compared with 228.
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 Lankenau HS better than Plymouth-Whitemarsh SHS?
On the Success Index (US), Plymouth-Whitemarsh SHS ranks higher (82.9 vs 24.2 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 Lankenau HS and Plymouth-Whitemarsh SHS?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Plymouth Meeting in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lankenau HS: 228. Plymouth-Whitemarsh SHS: 1,637. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lankenau HS and Plymouth-Whitemarsh SHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Lankenau HS is 556th of 618 and Plymouth-Whitemarsh SHS is 75th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).