Park Lane El Sch vs Penn Wood 9th Grade Academy
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.
Park Lane El Sch
Darby · Public elementary · Grades K–6
304 students
Penn Wood 9th Grade Academy
Yeadon · Public other · Grades 9–9
379 students
| Measure | Park Lane El Sch Darby, Pennsylvania | Penn Wood 9th Grade Academy Yeadon, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #1497 of 1,627 | – |
| National rank | #46344 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–9 |
| Students | 304 | 379 |
| Enrollment | 304 | 379 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 102.6% | 102.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 47.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | – |
| Math proficiency | 8% | – |
| city | Darby | Yeadon |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Park Lane El Sch does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 47.4).
- •Penn Wood 9th Grade Academy is the larger school with 379 students compared with 304.
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 Park Lane El Sch better than Penn Wood 9th Grade Academy?
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 Park Lane El Sch and Penn Wood 9th Grade Academy?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Darby and Yeadon in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Park Lane El Sch: 304. Penn Wood 9th Grade Academy: 379. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Park Lane El Sch and Penn Wood 9th Grade Academy rank in Pennsylvania?
Park Lane El Sch is 1497th of 1,627 and Penn Wood 9th Grade Academy is unranked among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).