Pennell Joseph Sch vs South Abington Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 166 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pennell Joseph Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
301 students
South Abington Sch
Chinchilla · Public elementary · Grades K–4
301 students
| Measure | Pennell Joseph Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | South Abington Sch Chinchilla, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #1577 of 1,627 | #57 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #48306 of 50,301 | #678 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 301 | 301 |
| Enrollment | 301 | 301 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 102.3% | 7.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 77% |
| city | Philadelphia | Chinchilla |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Abington Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.6 vs 13.5).
- •South Abington Sch does better on math proficiency (77% vs 2.5%).
- •South Abington Sch does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 17%).
- •South Abington Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.3% vs 102.3%).
- •Pennell Joseph Sch does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 13.7).
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 Joseph Sch better than South Abington Sch?
On the Success Index (US), South Abington Sch ranks higher (90.6 vs 13.5 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 Pennell Joseph Sch and South Abington Sch?
About 166 km in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Chinchilla in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pennell Joseph Sch: 301. South Abington Sch: 301. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pennell Joseph Sch and South Abington Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Pennell Joseph Sch is 1577th of 1,627 and South Abington Sch is 57th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).