Lower Gwynedd El Sch vs Wissahickon SHS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 421 m 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
Wissahickon SHS
Ambler · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,480 students
| Measure | Lower Gwynedd El Sch Ambler, Pennsylvania | Wissahickon SHS Ambler, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #134 of 1,627 | #33 of 618 |
| National rank | #1789 of 50,301 | #416 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 630 | 1,480 |
| Enrollment | 630 | 1,480 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.5% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 88% | 91% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 86% |
| city | Ambler | Ambler |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (86.6 vs 87.4).
- •Wissahickon SHS does better on math proficiency (86% vs 81%).
- •Wissahickon SHS does better on reading proficiency (91% vs 88%).
- •Lower Gwynedd El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.5% vs 29%).
- •Wissahickon SHS does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 15.4).
- •Wissahickon SHS is the larger school with 1,480 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 Wissahickon SHS?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Lower Gwynedd El Sch and Wissahickon SHS?
About 421 m in a straight line, between Ambler and Ambler in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lower Gwynedd El Sch: 630. Wissahickon SHS: 1,480. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lower Gwynedd El Sch and Wissahickon SHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Lower Gwynedd El Sch is 134th of 1,627 and Wissahickon SHS is 33rd of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).