Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush vs Decatur Stephen Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.5 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
Decatur Stephen Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades K–8
1,028 students
| Measure | Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Decatur Stephen Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #402 of 618 | #1225 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #7552 of 16,910 | #34676 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 599 | 1,028 |
| Enrollment | 599 | 1,028 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.3% | 94% |
| Students per teacher | 27.2 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 37% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.1 vs 35.9).
- •Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush does better on math proficiency (72% vs 37%).
- •Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 54%).
- •Decatur Stephen Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94% vs 97.3%).
- •Decatur Stephen Sch does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 27.2).
- •Decatur Stephen Sch is the larger school with 1,028 students compared with 599.
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 Decatur Stephen Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush ranks higher (53.1 vs 35.9 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 Decatur Stephen Sch?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush: 599. Decatur Stephen Sch: 1,028. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush and Decatur Stephen Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush is 402nd of 618 and Decatur Stephen Sch is 1225th of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).