Penncrest HS vs Wallingford El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 5.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Penncrest HS
Media · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,255 students
Wallingford El Sch
Wallingford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
609 students
| Measure | Penncrest HS Media, Pennsylvania | Wallingford El Sch Wallingford, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #35 of 618 | #64 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #432 of 16,910 | #833 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,255 | 609 |
| Enrollment | 1,255 | 609 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.7% | 8.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 86% | 90% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 77% |
| city | Media | Wallingford |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wallingford El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.8 vs 87.2).
- •Penncrest HS does better on math proficiency (82% vs 77%).
- •Wallingford El Sch does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 86%).
- •Wallingford El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.7% vs 20.7%).
- •Penncrest HS does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 14.2).
- •Penncrest HS is the larger school with 1,255 students compared with 609.
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 Penncrest HS better than Wallingford El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Wallingford El Sch ranks higher (89.8 vs 87.2 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 Penncrest HS and Wallingford El Sch?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Media and Wallingford in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Penncrest HS: 1,255. Wallingford El Sch: 609. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Penncrest HS and Wallingford El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Penncrest HS is 35th of 618 and Wallingford El Sch is 64th of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).