Penn Wood HS vs Stonehurst Hills El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Penn Wood HS
Lansdowne · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,148 students
Stonehurst Hills El Sch
Upper Darby · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
436 students
| Measure | Penn Wood HS Lansdowne, Pennsylvania | Stonehurst Hills El Sch Upper Darby, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #509 of 618 | #1493 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #11562 of 16,910 | #46087 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 1,148 | 436 |
| Enrollment | 1,148 | 436 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.6% | 108.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 8.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 9% |
| city | Lansdowne | Upper Darby |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Penn Wood HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.6 vs 18.0).
- •Penn Wood HS does better on math proficiency (40% vs 9%).
- •Penn Wood HS does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 24%).
- •Penn Wood HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.6% vs 108.3%).
- •Stonehurst Hills El Sch does better on students per teacher (8.9 vs 12.6).
- •Penn Wood HS is the larger school with 1,148 students compared with 436.
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 HS better than Stonehurst Hills El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Penn Wood HS ranks higher (37.6 vs 18.0 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 HS and Stonehurst Hills El Sch?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Lansdowne and Upper Darby in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Penn Wood HS: 1,148. Stonehurst Hills El Sch: 436. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Penn Wood HS and Stonehurst Hills El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Penn Wood HS is 509th of 618 and Stonehurst Hills El Sch is 1493rd of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).