Center City PCS - Brightwood vs Friendship PCS - Blow Pierce Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in District of Columbia, United States, 8.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Center City PCS - Brightwood
Washington · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
269 students
Friendship PCS - Blow Pierce Elementary
Washington · Charter elementary · Grades PK–3
271 students
| Measure | Center City PCS - Brightwood Washington, District of Columbia | Friendship PCS - Blow Pierce Elementary Washington, District of Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #50 of 142 | #136 of 142 |
| National rank | #25356 of 50,301 | #45718 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 269 | 271 |
| Enrollment | 269 | 271 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 5% |
| city | Washington | Washington |
| state | District of Columbia | District of Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Center City PCS - Brightwood scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.7 vs 18.6).
- •Center City PCS - Brightwood does better on math proficiency (37% vs 5%).
- •Center City PCS - Brightwood does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 15%).
- •Center City PCS - Brightwood does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 10.8).
- •Friendship PCS - Blow Pierce Elementary is the larger school with 271 students compared with 269.
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 Center City PCS - Brightwood better than Friendship PCS - Blow Pierce Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Center City PCS - Brightwood ranks higher (49.7 vs 18.6 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 Center City PCS - Brightwood and Friendship PCS - Blow Pierce Elementary?
About 8.5 km in a straight line, between Washington and Washington in District of Columbia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Center City PCS - Brightwood: 269. Friendship PCS - Blow Pierce Elementary: 271. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Center City PCS - Brightwood and Friendship PCS - Blow Pierce Elementary rank in District of Columbia?
Center City PCS - Brightwood is 50th of 142 and Friendship PCS - Blow Pierce Elementary is 136th of 142 among elementary schools in District of Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (US).