Benjamin Franklin Sch vs Cougar Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 698 m 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
Cougar Academy
Harrisburg · Public other · Grades K–12
300 students
| Measure | Benjamin Franklin Sch Harrisburg, Pennsylvania | Cougar Academy Harrisburg, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #1526 of 1,627 | – |
| National rank | #47043 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 678 | 300 |
| Enrollment | 678 | 300 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 109.1% | 107.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 2.5% |
| city | Harrisburg | Harrisburg |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Benjamin Franklin Sch does better on math proficiency (9% vs 2.5%).
- •Benjamin Franklin Sch does better on reading proficiency (19% vs 17%).
- •Cougar Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (107.3% vs 109.1%).
- •Benjamin Franklin Sch does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 17.6).
- •Benjamin Franklin Sch is the larger school with 678 students compared with 300.
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 Cougar Academy?
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 Benjamin Franklin Sch and Cougar Academy?
About 698 m in a straight line, between Harrisburg and Harrisburg in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benjamin Franklin Sch: 678. Cougar Academy: 300. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benjamin Franklin Sch and Cougar Academy rank in Pennsylvania?
Benjamin Franklin Sch is 1526th of 1,627 and Cougar Academy is unranked among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).