Barry Comm John Sch vs Guidon S Bluford El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barry Comm John Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
467 students
Guidon S Bluford El Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades K–8
476 students
| Measure | Barry Comm John Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Guidon S Bluford El Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1576 of 1,627 | #1529 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #48277 of 50,301 | #47124 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 467 | 476 |
| Enrollment | 467 | 476 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 109.9% | 99.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | – |
| Math proficiency | 8% | – |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Guidon S Bluford El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.0 vs 13.5).
- •Guidon S Bluford El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.4% vs 109.9%).
- •Barry Comm John Sch does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 16.4).
- •Guidon S Bluford El Sch is the larger school with 476 students compared with 467.
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 Barry Comm John Sch better than Guidon S Bluford El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Guidon S Bluford El Sch ranks higher (16.0 vs 13.5 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 Barry Comm John Sch and Guidon S Bluford El Sch?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barry Comm John Sch: 467. Guidon S Bluford El Sch: 476. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barry Comm John Sch and Guidon S Bluford El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Barry Comm John Sch is 1576th of 1,627 and Guidon S Bluford El Sch is 1529th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).