Comegys Benjamin B Sch vs Harrington Avery D Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Comegys Benjamin B Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades K–8
252 students
Harrington Avery D Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades K–8
274 students
| Measure | Comegys Benjamin B Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Harrington Avery D Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1607 of 1,627 | #1498 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #49398 of 50,301 | #46379 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 252 | 274 |
| Enrollment | 252 | 274 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 106% | 105.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 11% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harrington Avery D Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.4 vs 10.2).
- •Harrington Avery D Sch does better on math proficiency (11% vs 5%).
- •Harrington Avery D Sch does better on reading proficiency (26% vs 17%).
- •Harrington Avery D Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (105.5% vs 106%).
- •Harrington Avery D Sch does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 14.0).
- •Harrington Avery D Sch is the larger school with 274 students compared with 252.
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 Comegys Benjamin B Sch better than Harrington Avery D Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Harrington Avery D Sch ranks higher (17.4 vs 10.2 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 Comegys Benjamin B Sch and Harrington Avery D Sch?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Comegys Benjamin B Sch: 252. Harrington Avery D Sch: 274. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Comegys Benjamin B Sch and Harrington Avery D Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Comegys Benjamin B Sch is 1607th of 1,627 and Harrington Avery D Sch is 1498th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).