Pen Argyl Area HS vs Washington El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 5.1 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
Washington El Sch
Bangor · Public elementary · Grades 3–4
375 students
| Measure | Pen Argyl Area HS Pen Argyl, Pennsylvania | Washington El Sch Bangor, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #202 of 618 | #651 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #2789 of 16,910 | #13815 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 3–4 |
| Students | 475 | 375 |
| Enrollment | 475 | 375 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.6% | 57.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 60% |
| city | Pen Argyl | Bangor |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pen Argyl Area HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.1 vs 66.5).
- •Pen Argyl Area HS does better on math proficiency (67% vs 60%).
- •Pen Argyl Area HS does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 60%).
- •Pen Argyl Area HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.6% vs 57.3%).
- •Washington El Sch does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 13.6).
- •Pen Argyl Area HS is the larger school with 475 students compared with 375.
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 Washington El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Pen Argyl Area HS ranks higher (72.1 vs 66.5 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 Pen Argyl Area HS and Washington El Sch?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Pen Argyl and Bangor in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pen Argyl Area HS: 475. Washington El Sch: 375. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pen Argyl Area HS and Washington El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Pen Argyl Area HS is 202nd of 618 and Washington El Sch is 651st of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).