Lankenau HS vs Shawmont Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.7 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
Shawmont Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
471 students
| Measure | Lankenau HS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Shawmont Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #556 of 618 | #1317 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #14538 of 16,910 | #38830 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 228 | 471 |
| Enrollment | 228 | 471 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 114% | 88.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 26% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shawmont Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.6 vs 24.2).
- •Shawmont Sch does better on math proficiency (26% vs 17%).
- •Shawmont Sch does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 47%).
- •Shawmont Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.5% vs 114%).
- •Lankenau HS does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 16.2).
- •Shawmont Sch is the larger school with 471 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 Shawmont Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Shawmont Sch ranks higher (29.6 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 Shawmont Sch?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lankenau HS: 228. Shawmont Sch: 471. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lankenau HS and Shawmont Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Lankenau HS is 556th of 618 and Shawmont Sch is 1317th of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).