Lankenau HS vs Welsh Valley MS
A head-to-head comparison of two 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
Welsh Valley MS
Narberth · Public middle · Grades 5–8
788 students
| Measure | Lankenau HS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Welsh Valley MS Narberth, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 93 Top 5% |
| State rank | #556 of 618 | #6 of 521 |
| National rank | #14538 of 16,910 | #123 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 228 | 788 |
| Enrollment | 228 | 788 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 114% | 17.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 72% |
| city | Philadelphia | Narberth |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Welsh Valley MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (93.1 vs 24.2).
- •Welsh Valley MS does better on math proficiency (72% vs 17%).
- •Welsh Valley MS does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 47%).
- •Welsh Valley MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.6% vs 114%).
- •Welsh Valley MS does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 14.3).
- •Welsh Valley MS is the larger school with 788 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 Welsh Valley MS?
On the Success Index (US), Welsh Valley MS ranks higher (93.1 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 Welsh Valley MS?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Narberth in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lankenau HS: 228. Welsh Valley MS: 788. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lankenau HS and Welsh Valley MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Lankenau HS is 556th of 618 and Welsh Valley MS is 6th of 521 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).