Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush vs Cornwells El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.9 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
Cornwells El Sch
Bensalem · Public elementary · Grades K–6
556 students
| Measure | Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Cornwells El Sch Bensalem, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #402 of 618 | #1159 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #7552 of 16,910 | #31922 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 599 | 556 |
| Enrollment | 599 | 556 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.3% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 27.2 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 43% |
| city | Philadelphia | Bensalem |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.1 vs 40.0).
- •Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush does better on math proficiency (72% vs 43%).
- •Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 62%).
- •Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.3% vs 99.3%).
- •Cornwells El Sch does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 27.2).
- •Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush is the larger school with 599 students compared with 556.
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 Cornwells El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush ranks higher (53.1 vs 40.0 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 Cornwells El Sch?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Bensalem in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush: 599. Cornwells El Sch: 556. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush and Cornwells El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush is 402nd of 618 and Cornwells El Sch is 1159th of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).