Benjamin Franklin Sch vs Camp Curtin Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benjamin Franklin Sch
Harrisburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
678 students
Camp Curtin Academy
Harrisburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
724 students
| Measure | Benjamin Franklin Sch Harrisburg, Pennsylvania | Camp Curtin Academy Harrisburg, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1526 of 1,627 | #494 of 521 |
| National rank | #47043 of 50,301 | #14120 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 678 | 724 |
| Enrollment | 678 | 724 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 109.1% | 64.9% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 14% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 4% |
| city | Harrisburg | Harrisburg |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Camp Curtin Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.9 vs 16.1).
- •Benjamin Franklin Sch does better on math proficiency (9% vs 4%).
- •Benjamin Franklin Sch does better on reading proficiency (19% vs 14%).
- •Camp Curtin Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.9% vs 109.1%).
- •Benjamin Franklin Sch does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 14.8).
- •Camp Curtin Academy is the larger school with 724 students compared with 678.
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 Benjamin Franklin Sch better than Camp Curtin Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Camp Curtin Academy ranks higher (17.9 vs 16.1 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 Benjamin Franklin Sch and Camp Curtin Academy?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Harrisburg and Harrisburg in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benjamin Franklin Sch: 678. Camp Curtin Academy: 724. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benjamin Franklin Sch and Camp Curtin Academy rank in Pennsylvania?
Benjamin Franklin Sch is 1526th of 1,627 and Camp Curtin Academy is 494th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).