Discovery CS vs School of the Future
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 896 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Discovery CS
Philadelphia · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
626 students
School of the Future
Philadelphia · Public high · Grades 9–12
569 students
| Measure | Discovery CS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | School of the Future Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1443 of 1,627 | #595 of 618 |
| National rank | #44776 of 50,301 | #16153 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 626 | 569 |
| Enrollment | 626 | 569 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.2% | 98.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 2.5% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Discovery CS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.1 vs 14.4).
- •Discovery CS does better on math proficiency (15% vs 2.5%).
- •Discovery CS does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 27%).
- •School of the Future does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.4% vs 99.2%).
- •School of the Future does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 17.4).
- •Discovery CS is the larger school with 626 students compared with 569.
- •Discovery CS is a charter school while School of the Future is a public 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 Discovery CS better than School of the Future?
On the Success Index (US), Discovery CS ranks higher (20.1 vs 14.4 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 Discovery CS and School of the Future?
About 896 m in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery CS: 626. School of the Future: 569. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery CS and School of the Future rank in Pennsylvania?
Discovery CS is 1443rd of 1,627 and School of the Future is 595th of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).