Fell D Newlin Sch vs South Philadelphia HS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 979 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fell D Newlin Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades K–8
530 students
South Philadelphia HS
Philadelphia · Public high · Grades 9–12
684 students
| Measure | Fell D Newlin Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | South Philadelphia HS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1200 of 1,627 | #597 of 618 |
| National rank | #33494 of 50,301 | #16198 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 530 | 684 |
| Enrollment | 530 | 684 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100.8% | 96.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 7.5% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fell D Newlin Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.7 vs 14.1).
- •Fell D Newlin Sch does better on math proficiency (38% vs 7.5%).
- •Fell D Newlin Sch does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 12%).
- •South Philadelphia HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.1% vs 100.8%).
- •South Philadelphia HS does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.3).
- •South Philadelphia HS is the larger school with 684 students compared with 530.
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 Fell D Newlin Sch better than South Philadelphia HS?
On the Success Index (US), Fell D Newlin Sch ranks higher (37.7 vs 14.1 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 Fell D Newlin Sch and South Philadelphia HS?
About 979 m in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fell D Newlin Sch: 530. South Philadelphia HS: 684. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fell D Newlin Sch and South Philadelphia HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Fell D Newlin Sch is 1200th of 1,627 and South Philadelphia HS is 597th of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).