Penn Wood HS vs Upper Darby SHS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.6 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
Upper Darby SHS
Drexel Hill · Public high · Grades 9–12
4,187 students
| Measure | Penn Wood HS Lansdowne, Pennsylvania | Upper Darby SHS Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #509 of 618 | #485 of 618 |
| National rank | #11562 of 16,910 | #10530 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,148 | 4,187 |
| Enrollment | 1,148 | 4,187 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.6% | 101.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 49% |
| city | Lansdowne | Drexel Hill |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Upper Darby SHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.8 vs 37.6).
- •Upper Darby SHS does better on math proficiency (49% vs 40%).
- •Upper Darby SHS does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 44%).
- •Penn Wood HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.6% vs 101.1%).
- •Penn Wood HS does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 17.0).
- •Upper Darby SHS is the larger school with 4,187 students compared with 1,148.
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 Upper Darby SHS?
On the Success Index (US), Upper Darby SHS ranks higher (41.8 vs 37.6 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 Upper Darby SHS?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Lansdowne and Drexel Hill in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Penn Wood HS: 1,148. Upper Darby SHS: 4,187. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Penn Wood HS and Upper Darby SHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Penn Wood HS is 509th of 618 and Upper Darby SHS is 485th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).