Penn Wood MS vs Southwest Leadership Academy CS
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 MS
Darby · Public middle · Grades 7–8
667 students
Southwest Leadership Academy CS
Philadelphia · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
670 students
| Measure | Penn Wood MS Darby, Pennsylvania | Southwest Leadership Academy CS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #492 of 521 | #1593 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #14023 of 15,369 | #48816 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 667 | 670 |
| Enrollment | 667 | 670 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.2% | 87.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 7% | 13% |
| city | Darby | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Penn Wood MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.5 vs 12.2).
- •Southwest Leadership Academy CS does better on math proficiency (13% vs 7%).
- •Penn Wood MS does better on reading proficiency (28% vs 26%).
- •Southwest Leadership Academy CS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.9% vs 95.2%).
- •Penn Wood MS does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 19.1).
- •Southwest Leadership Academy CS is the larger school with 670 students compared with 667.
- •Penn Wood MS is a public school while Southwest Leadership 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 MS better than Southwest Leadership Academy CS?
On the Success Index (US), Penn Wood MS ranks higher (18.5 vs 12.2 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 Southwest Leadership Academy CS?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Darby and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Penn Wood MS: 667. Southwest Leadership Academy CS: 670. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Penn Wood MS and Southwest Leadership Academy CS rank in Pennsylvania?
Penn Wood MS is 492nd of 521 and Southwest Leadership Academy CS is 1593rd of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).