Whitfield El Sch vs Wilson Southern MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Whitfield El Sch
West Lawn · Public elementary · Grades K–5
573 students
Wilson Southern MS
Sinking Spring · Public middle · Grades 6–8
753 students
| Measure | Whitfield El Sch West Lawn, Pennsylvania | Wilson Southern MS Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #485 of 1,627 | #235 of 521 |
| National rank | #9352 of 50,301 | #4937 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 573 | 753 |
| Enrollment | 573 | 753 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.5% | 45.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 39% |
| city | West Lawn | Sinking Spring |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Whitfield El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.9 vs 62.5).
- •Whitfield El Sch does better on math proficiency (54% vs 39%).
- •Whitfield El Sch does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 62%).
- •Whitfield El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.5% vs 45.9%).
- •Whitfield El Sch does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 12.1).
- •Wilson Southern MS is the larger school with 753 students compared with 573.
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 Whitfield El Sch better than Wilson Southern MS?
On the Success Index (US), Whitfield El Sch ranks higher (72.9 vs 62.5 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 Whitfield El Sch and Wilson Southern MS?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between West Lawn and Sinking Spring in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Whitfield El Sch: 573. Wilson Southern MS: 753. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Whitfield El Sch and Wilson Southern MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Whitfield El Sch is 485th of 1,627 and Wilson Southern MS is 235th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).