Academy at Palumbo vs McCall Gen George A Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 929 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Academy at Palumbo
Philadelphia · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,225 students
McCall Gen George A Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades K–8
629 students
| Measure | Academy at Palumbo Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | McCall Gen George A Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #335 of 618 | #822 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #5917 of 16,910 | #19447 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 1,225 | 629 |
| Enrollment | 1,225 | 629 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97% | 98.1% |
| Students per teacher | 36.0 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 97.5% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 67% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Academy at Palumbo scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.5 vs 58.2).
- •Academy at Palumbo does better on math proficiency (82% vs 67%).
- •Academy at Palumbo does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 78%).
- •Academy at Palumbo does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97% vs 98.1%).
- •McCall Gen George A Sch does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 36.0).
- •Academy at Palumbo is the larger school with 1,225 students compared with 629.
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 Academy at Palumbo better than McCall Gen George A Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Academy at Palumbo ranks higher (59.5 vs 58.2 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 Academy at Palumbo and McCall Gen George A Sch?
About 929 m in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academy at Palumbo: 1,225. McCall Gen George A Sch: 629. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academy at Palumbo and McCall Gen George A Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Academy at Palumbo is 335th of 618 and McCall Gen George A Sch is 822nd of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).