Building 21 vs Wagner Gen Louis MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 460 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
Wagner Gen Louis MS
Philadelphia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
296 students
| Measure | Building 21 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Wagner Gen Louis MS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #611 of 618 | #520 of 521 |
| National rank | #16656 of 16,910 | #15082 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 371 | 296 |
| Enrollment | 371 | 296 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 103% | 102% |
| Students per teacher | 20.6 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 3% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wagner Gen Louis MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (10.2 vs 9.2).
- •Building 21 does better on math proficiency (7.5% vs 3%).
- •Building 21 does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 19%).
- •Wagner Gen Louis MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (102% vs 103%).
- •Wagner Gen Louis MS does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 20.6).
- •Building 21 is the larger school with 371 students compared with 296.
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 Wagner Gen Louis MS?
On the Success Index (US), Wagner Gen Louis MS ranks higher (10.2 vs 9.2 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 Building 21 and Wagner Gen Louis MS?
About 460 m in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Building 21: 371. Wagner Gen Louis MS: 296. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Building 21 and Wagner Gen Louis MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Building 21 is 611th of 618 and Wagner Gen Louis MS is 520th of 521 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).