West Chester Bayard Rustin HS vs Westtown-Thornbury El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 561 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
West Chester Bayard Rustin HS
West Chester · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,159 students
Westtown-Thornbury El Sch
West Chester · Public elementary · Grades K–5
529 students
| Measure | West Chester Bayard Rustin HS West Chester, Pennsylvania | Westtown-Thornbury El Sch West Chester, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 90 Top 5% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #13 of 618 | #163 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #258 of 16,910 | #2112 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,159 | 529 |
| Enrollment | 1,159 | 529 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.9% | 15.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 88% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 90% | 71% |
| city | West Chester | West Chester |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Chester Bayard Rustin HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.7 vs 85.8).
- •West Chester Bayard Rustin HS does better on math proficiency (90% vs 71%).
- •West Chester Bayard Rustin HS does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 83%).
- •Westtown-Thornbury El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.7% vs 19.9%).
- •West Chester Bayard Rustin HS does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 14.3).
- •West Chester Bayard Rustin HS is the larger school with 1,159 students compared with 529.
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 West Chester Bayard Rustin HS better than Westtown-Thornbury El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), West Chester Bayard Rustin HS ranks higher (89.7 vs 85.8 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 West Chester Bayard Rustin HS and Westtown-Thornbury El Sch?
About 561 m in a straight line, between West Chester and West Chester in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
West Chester Bayard Rustin HS: 1,159. Westtown-Thornbury El Sch: 529. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do West Chester Bayard Rustin HS and Westtown-Thornbury El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
West Chester Bayard Rustin HS is 13th of 618 and Westtown-Thornbury El Sch is 163rd of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).