Penn Wood El Sch vs West Chester East HS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Penn Wood El Sch
West Chester · Public elementary · Grades K–5
438 students
West Chester East HS
West Chester · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,216 students
| Measure | Penn Wood El Sch West Chester, Pennsylvania | West Chester East HS West Chester, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #171 of 1,627 | #41 of 618 |
| National rank | #2219 of 50,301 | #472 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 438 | 1,216 |
| Enrollment | 438 | 1,216 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.7% | 24.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 86% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 84% |
| city | West Chester | West Chester |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Chester East HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.8 vs 85.5).
- •West Chester East HS does better on math proficiency (84% vs 72%).
- •West Chester East HS does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 81%).
- •Penn Wood El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.7% vs 24.1%).
- •West Chester East HS does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 14.1).
- •West Chester East HS is the larger school with 1,216 students compared with 438.
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 Penn Wood El Sch better than West Chester East HS?
On the Success Index (US), West Chester East HS ranks higher (86.8 vs 85.5 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 Penn Wood El Sch and West Chester East HS?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between West Chester and West Chester in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Penn Wood El Sch: 438. West Chester East HS: 1,216. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Penn Wood El Sch and West Chester East HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Penn Wood El Sch is 171st of 1,627 and West Chester East HS is 41st of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).