Upper Dublin HS vs Wissahickon SHS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Upper Dublin HS
Fort Washington · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,272 students
Wissahickon SHS
Ambler · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,480 students
| Measure | Upper Dublin HS Fort Washington, Pennsylvania | Wissahickon SHS Ambler, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #29 of 618 | #33 of 618 |
| National rank | #363 of 16,910 | #416 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,272 | 1,480 |
| Enrollment | 1,272 | 1,480 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.4% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 95% | 91% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 86% |
| city | Fort Washington | Ambler |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (88.1 vs 87.4).
- •Wissahickon SHS does better on math proficiency (86% vs 82%).
- •Upper Dublin HS does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 91%).
- •Upper Dublin HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.4% vs 29%).
- •Wissahickon SHS does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 14.0).
- •Wissahickon SHS is the larger school with 1,480 students compared with 1,272.
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 Upper Dublin HS better than Wissahickon SHS?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Upper Dublin HS and Wissahickon SHS?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Fort Washington and Ambler in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Upper Dublin HS: 1,272. Wissahickon SHS: 1,480. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Upper Dublin HS and Wissahickon SHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Upper Dublin HS is 29th of 618 and Wissahickon SHS is 33rd of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).