Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush vs Athens Area HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 247 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush
Philadelphia · Public high · Grades 9–12
599 students
Athens Area HS
Athens · Public high · Grades 9–12
599 students
| Measure | Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Athens Area HS Athens, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #402 of 618 | #420 of 618 |
| National rank | #7552 of 16,910 | #8173 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 599 | 599 |
| Enrollment | 599 | 599 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.3% | 108% |
| Students per teacher | 27.2 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 57% |
| city | Philadelphia | Athens |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.1 vs 50.8).
- •Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush does better on math proficiency (72% vs 57%).
- •Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 72%).
- •Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.3% vs 108%).
- •Athens Area HS does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 27.2).
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 Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush better than Athens Area HS?
On the Success Index (US), Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush ranks higher (53.1 vs 50.8 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 Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush and Athens Area HS?
About 247 km in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Athens in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush: 599. Athens Area HS: 599. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush and Athens Area HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush is 402nd of 618 and Athens Area HS is 420th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).