Bridesburg Sch vs Franklin Towne CHS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 847 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bridesburg Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades K–8
525 students
Franklin Towne CHS
Philadelphia · Charter high · Grades 9–12
1,292 students
| Measure | Bridesburg Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Franklin Towne CHS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1235 of 1,627 | #284 of 618 |
| National rank | #35136 of 50,301 | #4726 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 525 | 1,292 |
| Enrollment | 525 | 1,292 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 104.2% | 99.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 94% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 95% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Franklin Towne CHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.2 vs 35.2).
- •Franklin Towne CHS does better on math proficiency (95% vs 35%).
- •Franklin Towne CHS does better on reading proficiency (94% vs 54%).
- •Franklin Towne CHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.8% vs 104.2%).
- •Bridesburg Sch does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 17.2).
- •Franklin Towne CHS is the larger school with 1,292 students compared with 525.
- •Bridesburg Sch is a public school while Franklin Towne CHS is a charter 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 Bridesburg Sch better than Franklin Towne CHS?
On the Success Index (US), Franklin Towne CHS ranks higher (64.2 vs 35.2 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 Bridesburg Sch and Franklin Towne CHS?
About 847 m in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bridesburg Sch: 525. Franklin Towne CHS: 1,292. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bridesburg Sch and Franklin Towne CHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Bridesburg Sch is 1235th of 1,627 and Franklin Towne CHS is 284th of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).