Pen Argyl Area HS vs Plainfield El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 9.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pen Argyl Area HS
Pen Argyl · Public high · Grades 9–12
475 students
Plainfield El Sch
Nazareth · Public elementary · Grades K–3
434 students
| Measure | Pen Argyl Area HS Pen Argyl, Pennsylvania | Plainfield El Sch Nazareth, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #202 of 618 | #496 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #2789 of 16,910 | #9600 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 475 | 434 |
| Enrollment | 475 | 434 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.6% | 53% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 62% |
| city | Pen Argyl | Nazareth |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (72.1 vs 72.5).
- •Pen Argyl Area HS does better on math proficiency (67% vs 62%).
- •Pen Argyl Area HS does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 72%).
- •Pen Argyl Area HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.6% vs 53%).
- •Plainfield El Sch does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 13.6).
- •Pen Argyl Area HS is the larger school with 475 students compared with 434.
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 Pen Argyl Area HS better than Plainfield El Sch?
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 Pen Argyl Area HS and Plainfield El Sch?
About 9.2 km in a straight line, between Pen Argyl and Nazareth in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pen Argyl Area HS: 475. Plainfield El Sch: 434. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pen Argyl Area HS and Plainfield El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Pen Argyl Area HS is 202nd of 618 and Plainfield El Sch is 496th of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).