Penn Wood HS vs Vision Academy CS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 997 m 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
Vision Academy CS
East Lansdowne · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
547 students
| Measure | Penn Wood HS Lansdowne, Pennsylvania | Vision Academy CS East Lansdowne, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #509 of 618 | #1141 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #11562 of 16,910 | #30905 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 1,148 | 547 |
| Enrollment | 1,148 | 547 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.6% | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 22% |
| city | Lansdowne | East Lansdowne |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Vision Academy CS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.6 vs 37.6).
- •Penn Wood HS does better on math proficiency (40% vs 22%).
- •Vision Academy CS does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 44%).
- •Penn Wood HS does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 12.7).
- •Penn Wood HS is the larger school with 1,148 students compared with 547.
- •Penn Wood HS is a public school while Vision Academy CS is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Vision Academy CS?
On the Success Index (US), Vision Academy CS ranks higher (41.6 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 Vision Academy CS?
About 997 m in a straight line, between Lansdowne and East Lansdowne in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Penn Wood HS: 1,148. Vision Academy CS: 547. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Penn Wood HS and Vision Academy CS rank in Pennsylvania?
Penn Wood HS is 509th of 618 and Vision Academy CS is 1141st of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).