South Park MS vs William Penn El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
South Park MS
South Park · Public middle · Grades 5–8
580 students
William Penn El Sch
Bethel Park · Public elementary · Grades K–4
212 students
| Measure | South Park MS South Park, Pennsylvania | William Penn El Sch Bethel Park, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #128 of 521 | #71 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #2659 of 15,369 | #928 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 580 | 212 |
| Enrollment | 580 | 212 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.2% | 15.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 82% |
| city | South Park | Bethel Park |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •William Penn El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.4 vs 73.4).
- •William Penn El Sch does better on math proficiency (82% vs 56%).
- •William Penn El Sch does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 69%).
- •William Penn El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.6% vs 32.2%).
- •William Penn El Sch does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 15.3).
- •South Park MS is the larger school with 580 students compared with 212.
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 South Park MS better than William Penn El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), William Penn El Sch ranks higher (89.4 vs 73.4 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 South Park MS and William Penn El Sch?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between South Park and Bethel Park in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
South Park MS: 580. William Penn El Sch: 212. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do South Park MS and William Penn El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
South Park MS is 128th of 521 and William Penn El Sch is 71st of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).