Parkway Northwest vs Samuel Pennypacker Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Parkway Northwest
Philadelphia · Public high · Grades 9–12
238 students
Samuel Pennypacker Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
328 students
| Measure | Parkway Northwest Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Samuel Pennypacker Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #581 of 618 | #1557 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #15673 of 16,910 | #47712 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 238 | 328 |
| Enrollment | 238 | 328 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.6% | 99.1% |
| Students per teacher | 21.6 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 6% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Parkway Northwest scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.6 vs 14.9).
- •Parkway Northwest does better on math proficiency (22% vs 6%).
- •Parkway Northwest does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 19%).
- •Parkway Northwest does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.6% vs 99.1%).
- •Samuel Pennypacker Sch does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 21.6).
- •Samuel Pennypacker Sch is the larger school with 328 students compared with 238.
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 Parkway Northwest better than Samuel Pennypacker Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Parkway Northwest ranks higher (17.6 vs 14.9 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 Parkway Northwest and Samuel Pennypacker Sch?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Parkway Northwest: 238. Samuel Pennypacker Sch: 328. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Parkway Northwest and Samuel Pennypacker Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Parkway Northwest is 581st of 618 and Samuel Pennypacker Sch is 1557th of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).