Lankenau HS vs Roxborough HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.7 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
Roxborough HS
Philadelphia · Public high · Grades 9–12
613 students
| Measure | Lankenau HS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Roxborough HS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #556 of 618 | #588 of 618 |
| National rank | #14538 of 16,910 | #15955 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 228 | 613 |
| Enrollment | 228 | 613 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 114% | 102.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 12% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lankenau HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.2 vs 15.8).
- •Lankenau HS does better on math proficiency (17% vs 12%).
- •Lankenau HS does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 22%).
- •Roxborough HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (102.1% vs 114%).
- •Roxborough HS does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 14.3).
- •Roxborough HS is the larger school with 613 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 Roxborough HS?
On the Success Index (US), Lankenau HS ranks higher (24.2 vs 15.8 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 Lankenau HS and Roxborough HS?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lankenau HS: 228. Roxborough HS: 613. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lankenau HS and Roxborough HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Lankenau HS is 556th of 618 and Roxborough HS is 588th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).