Central HS vs Mastery CS John Wister Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central HS
Philadelphia · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,329 students
Mastery CS John Wister Elementary
Philadelphia · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
506 students
| Measure | Central HS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Mastery CS John Wister Elementary Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #298 of 618 | #1614 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #5213 of 16,910 | #49754 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 2,329 | 506 |
| Enrollment | 2,329 | 506 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.2% | 98.4% |
| Students per teacher | 26.8 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 99.5% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 99.5% | 5% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.2 vs 8.8).
- •Central HS does better on math proficiency (99.5% vs 5%).
- •Central HS does better on reading proficiency (99.5% vs 22%).
- •Central HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.2% vs 98.4%).
- •Mastery CS John Wister Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 26.8).
- •Central HS is the larger school with 2,329 students compared with 506.
- •Central HS is a public school while Mastery CS John Wister Elementary 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 Central HS better than Mastery CS John Wister Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Central HS ranks higher (62.2 vs 8.8 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 Central HS and Mastery CS John Wister Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central HS: 2,329. Mastery CS John Wister Elementary: 506. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central HS and Mastery CS John Wister Elementary rank in Pennsylvania?
Central HS is 298th of 618 and Mastery CS John Wister Elementary is 1614th of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).