Carnell Laura H Sch vs Fels Samuel HS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 759 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carnell Laura H Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades K–5
639 students
Fels Samuel HS
Philadelphia · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,255 students
| Measure | Carnell Laura H Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Fels Samuel HS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1609 of 1,627 | #589 of 618 |
| National rank | #49418 of 50,301 | #15990 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 639 | 1,255 |
| Enrollment | 639 | 1,255 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.7% | 98.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 7% | 15% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fels Samuel HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.5 vs 10.1).
- •Fels Samuel HS does better on math proficiency (15% vs 7%).
- •Fels Samuel HS does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 17%).
- •Fels Samuel HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.4% vs 99.7%).
- •Carnell Laura H Sch does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 16.1).
- •Fels Samuel HS is the larger school with 1,255 students compared with 639.
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 Carnell Laura H Sch better than Fels Samuel HS?
On the Success Index (US), Fels Samuel HS ranks higher (15.5 vs 10.1 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 Carnell Laura H Sch and Fels Samuel HS?
About 759 m in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carnell Laura H Sch: 639. Fels Samuel HS: 1,255. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carnell Laura H Sch and Fels Samuel HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Carnell Laura H Sch is 1609th of 1,627 and Fels Samuel HS is 589th of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).