Building 21 vs Prince Hall Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 701 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Building 21
Philadelphia · Public high · Grades 9–12
371 students
Prince Hall Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
360 students
| Measure | Building 21 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Prince Hall Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #611 of 618 | #1610 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #16656 of 16,910 | #49491 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 371 | 360 |
| Enrollment | 371 | 360 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 103% | 104.2% |
| Students per teacher | 20.6 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 10% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (9.2 vs 9.9).
- •Prince Hall Sch does better on math proficiency (10% vs 7.5%).
- •Building 21 does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 25%).
- •Building 21 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (103% vs 104.2%).
- •Prince Hall Sch does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 20.6).
- •Building 21 is the larger school with 371 students compared with 360.
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 Building 21 better than Prince Hall Sch?
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 Building 21 and Prince Hall Sch?
About 701 m in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Building 21: 371. Prince Hall Sch: 360. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Building 21 and Prince Hall Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Building 21 is 611th of 618 and Prince Hall Sch is 1610th of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).