Comly Watson Sch vs Philadelphia Academy CS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Comly Watson Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades K–5
618 students
Philadelphia Academy CS
Philadelphia · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,173 students
| Measure | Comly Watson Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Philadelphia Academy CS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #908 of 1,627 | – |
| National rank | #21923 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 618 | 1,173 |
| Enrollment | 618 | 1,173 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95% | 58.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 60% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Philadelphia Academy CS does better on math proficiency (60% vs 55%).
- •Philadelphia Academy CS does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 70%).
- •Philadelphia Academy CS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.4% vs 95%).
- •Philadelphia Academy CS does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 14.7).
- •Philadelphia Academy CS is the larger school with 1,173 students compared with 618.
- •Comly Watson Sch is a public school while Philadelphia Academy CS 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 Comly Watson Sch better than Philadelphia Academy CS?
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 Comly Watson Sch and Philadelphia Academy CS?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Comly Watson Sch: 618. Philadelphia Academy CS: 1,173. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Comly Watson Sch and Philadelphia Academy CS rank in Pennsylvania?
Comly Watson Sch is 908th of 1,627 and Philadelphia Academy CS is unranked among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).