Penn Wood MS vs Penrose Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Penn Wood MS
Darby · Public middle · Grades 7–8
667 students
Penrose Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades K–8
360 students
| Measure | Penn Wood MS Darby, Pennsylvania | Penrose Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #492 of 521 | #1452 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #14023 of 15,369 | #44989 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 667 | 360 |
| Enrollment | 667 | 360 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.2% | 104.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 8.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 7% | 10% |
| city | Darby | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Penrose Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.8 vs 18.5).
- •Penrose Sch does better on math proficiency (10% vs 7%).
- •Penn Wood MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.2% vs 104.7%).
- •Penrose Sch does better on students per teacher (8.8 vs 12.6).
- •Penn Wood MS is the larger school with 667 students compared with 360.
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 MS better than Penrose Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Penrose Sch ranks higher (19.8 vs 18.5 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 MS and Penrose Sch?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Darby and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Penn Wood MS: 667. Penrose Sch: 360. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Penn Wood MS and Penrose Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Penn Wood MS is 492nd of 521 and Penrose Sch is 1452nd of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).