Dobson James Sch vs Green Woods CS
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dobson James Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades K–8
229 students
Green Woods CS
Philadelphia · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
699 students
| Measure | Dobson James Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Green Woods CS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1164 of 1,627 | #671 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #32233 of 50,301 | #14584 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 229 | 699 |
| Enrollment | 229 | 699 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100.4% | 39.9% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 50% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Green Woods CS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.3 vs 39.5).
- •Green Woods CS does better on math proficiency (50% vs 32%).
- •Green Woods CS does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 57%).
- •Green Woods CS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.9% vs 100.4%).
- •Dobson James Sch does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 15.5).
- •Green Woods CS is the larger school with 699 students compared with 229.
- •Dobson James Sch is a public school while Green Woods 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 Dobson James Sch better than Green Woods CS?
On the Success Index (US), Green Woods CS ranks higher (65.3 vs 39.5 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 Dobson James Sch and Green Woods CS?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dobson James Sch: 229. Green Woods CS: 699. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dobson James Sch and Green Woods CS rank in Pennsylvania?
Dobson James Sch is 1164th of 1,627 and Green Woods CS is 671st of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).