DC Prep PCS - Benning MS vs Friendship PCS - Collegiate Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in District of Columbia, United States, 767 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
DC Prep PCS - Benning MS
Washington · Charter middle · Grades 4–8
318 students
Friendship PCS - Collegiate Academy
Washington · Charter high · Grades 9–12
745 students
| Measure | DC Prep PCS - Benning MS Washington, District of Columbia | Friendship PCS - Collegiate Academy Washington, District of Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #14 of 42 | #34 of 38 |
| National rank | #6869 of 15,369 | #15639 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 4–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 318 | 745 |
| Enrollment | 318 | 745 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 2.5% |
| city | Washington | Washington |
| state | District of Columbia | District of Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •DC Prep PCS - Benning MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.6 vs 17.8).
- •DC Prep PCS - Benning MS does better on math proficiency (39% vs 2.5%).
- •DC Prep PCS - Benning MS does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 12%).
- •DC Prep PCS - Benning MS does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 11.0).
- •Friendship PCS - Collegiate Academy is the larger school with 745 students compared with 318.
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 DC Prep PCS - Benning MS better than Friendship PCS - Collegiate Academy?
On the Success Index (US), DC Prep PCS - Benning MS ranks higher (53.6 vs 17.8 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 DC Prep PCS - Benning MS and Friendship PCS - Collegiate Academy?
About 767 m in a straight line, between Washington and Washington in District of Columbia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
DC Prep PCS - Benning MS: 318. Friendship PCS - Collegiate Academy: 745. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do DC Prep PCS - Benning MS and Friendship PCS - Collegiate Academy rank in District of Columbia?
DC Prep PCS - Benning MS is 14th of 42 and Friendship PCS - Collegiate Academy is 34th of 38 among middle schools in District of Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (US).