Reading SHS vs Thirteenth & Green El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 424 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Reading SHS
Reading · Public high · Grades 9–12
4,879 students
Thirteenth & Green El Sch
Reading · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
477 students
| Measure | Reading SHS Reading, Pennsylvania | Thirteenth & Green El Sch Reading, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #541 of 618 | #1387 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #13869 of 16,910 | #42529 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 4,879 | 477 |
| Enrollment | 4,879 | 477 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.3% | 103.8% |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 23% |
| city | Reading | Reading |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Reading SHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.5 vs 23.7).
- •Reading SHS does better on math proficiency (33% vs 23%).
- •Reading SHS does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 39%).
- •Reading SHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.3% vs 103.8%).
- •Thirteenth & Green El Sch does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 19.8).
- •Reading SHS is the larger school with 4,879 students compared with 477.
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 Reading SHS better than Thirteenth & Green El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Reading SHS ranks higher (27.5 vs 23.7 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 Reading SHS and Thirteenth & Green El Sch?
About 424 m in a straight line, between Reading and Reading in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Reading SHS: 4,879. Thirteenth & Green El Sch: 477. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Reading SHS and Thirteenth & Green El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Reading SHS is 541st of 618 and Thirteenth & Green El Sch is 1387th of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).