Lower Gwynedd El Sch vs Upper Dublin HS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lower Gwynedd El Sch
Ambler · Public elementary · Grades K–5
630 students
Upper Dublin HS
Fort Washington · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,272 students
| Measure | Lower Gwynedd El Sch Ambler, Pennsylvania | Upper Dublin HS Fort Washington, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #134 of 1,627 | #29 of 618 |
| National rank | #1789 of 50,301 | #363 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 630 | 1,272 |
| Enrollment | 630 | 1,272 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.5% | 20.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 88% | 95% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 82% |
| city | Ambler | Fort Washington |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Upper Dublin HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.1 vs 86.6).
- •Upper Dublin HS does better on math proficiency (82% vs 81%).
- •Upper Dublin HS does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 88%).
- •Lower Gwynedd El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.5% vs 20.4%).
- •Upper Dublin HS does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 15.4).
- •Upper Dublin HS is the larger school with 1,272 students compared with 630.
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 Lower Gwynedd El Sch better than Upper Dublin HS?
On the Success Index (US), Upper Dublin HS ranks higher (88.1 vs 86.6 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 Lower Gwynedd El Sch and Upper Dublin HS?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Ambler and Fort Washington in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lower Gwynedd El Sch: 630. Upper Dublin HS: 1,272. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lower Gwynedd El Sch and Upper Dublin HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Lower Gwynedd El Sch is 134th of 1,627 and Upper Dublin HS is 29th of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).