Fels Samuel HS vs Frankford HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fels Samuel HS
Philadelphia · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,255 students
Frankford HS
Philadelphia · Public high · Grades 9–12
907 students
| Measure | Fels Samuel HS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Frankford HS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #589 of 618 | #593 of 618 |
| National rank | #15990 of 16,910 | #16053 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,255 | 907 |
| Enrollment | 1,255 | 907 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.4% | 94.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 11% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (15.5 vs 15.0).
- •Fels Samuel HS does better on math proficiency (15% vs 11%).
- •Fels Samuel HS does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 17%).
- •Frankford HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.7% vs 98.4%).
- •Frankford HS does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 16.1).
- •Fels Samuel HS is the larger school with 1,255 students compared with 907.
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 Fels Samuel HS better than Frankford HS?
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 Fels Samuel HS and Frankford HS?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fels Samuel HS: 1,255. Frankford HS: 907. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fels Samuel HS and Frankford HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Fels Samuel HS is 589th of 618 and Frankford HS is 593rd of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).