Pennell El Sch vs Sun Valley HS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pennell El Sch
Aston · Public elementary · Grades K–5
415 students
Sun Valley HS
Aston · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,042 students
| Measure | Pennell El Sch Aston, Pennsylvania | Sun Valley HS Aston, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank | #211 of 1,627 | #120 of 618 |
| National rank | #2799 of 50,301 | #1574 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 415 | 1,042 |
| Enrollment | 415 | 1,042 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.6% | 38.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 74% |
| city | Aston | Aston |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pennell El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.2 vs 78.1).
- •Pennell El Sch does better on math proficiency (77% vs 74%).
- •Sun Valley HS does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 77%).
- •Pennell El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.6% vs 38.9%).
- •Sun Valley HS does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 13.8).
- •Sun Valley HS is the larger school with 1,042 students compared with 415.
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 Pennell El Sch better than Sun Valley HS?
On the Success Index (US), Pennell El Sch ranks higher (84.2 vs 78.1 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 Pennell El Sch and Sun Valley HS?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Aston and Aston in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pennell El Sch: 415. Sun Valley HS: 1,042. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pennell El Sch and Sun Valley HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Pennell El Sch is 211th of 1,627 and Sun Valley HS is 120th of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).