Belmont CS vs Parkway West
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 991 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belmont CS
Philadelphia · Charter other · Grades K–12
959 students
Parkway West
Philadelphia · Public high · Grades 9–12
149 students
| Measure | Belmont CS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Parkway West Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #537 of 618 |
| National rank | – | #13746 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | High |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 959 | 149 |
| Enrollment | 959 | 149 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.8% | 112.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 34.5% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 34.5% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Parkway West does better on math proficiency (34.5% vs 14%).
- •Parkway West does better on reading proficiency (34.5% vs 27%).
- •Belmont CS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.8% vs 112.1%).
- •Belmont CS does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 12.4).
- •Belmont CS is the larger school with 959 students compared with 149.
- •Belmont CS is a charter school while Parkway West is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Belmont CS better than Parkway West?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Belmont CS and Parkway West?
About 991 m in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belmont CS: 959. Parkway West: 149. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belmont CS and Parkway West rank in Pennsylvania?
Belmont CS is unranked and Parkway West is 537th of 618 among other schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).