Fels Samuel HS vs Penncrest HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 31 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
Penncrest HS
Media · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,255 students
| Measure | Fels Samuel HS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Penncrest HS Media, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #589 of 618 | #35 of 618 |
| National rank | #15990 of 16,910 | #432 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,255 | 1,255 |
| Enrollment | 1,255 | 1,255 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.4% | 20.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 86% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 82% |
| city | Philadelphia | Media |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Penncrest HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.2 vs 15.5).
- •Penncrest HS does better on math proficiency (82% vs 15%).
- •Penncrest HS does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 27%).
- •Penncrest HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.7% vs 98.4%).
- •Penncrest HS does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 16.1).
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 Penncrest HS?
On the Success Index (US), Penncrest HS ranks higher (87.2 vs 15.5 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 Fels Samuel HS and Penncrest HS?
About 31 km in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Media in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fels Samuel HS: 1,255. Penncrest HS: 1,255. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fels Samuel HS and Penncrest HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Fels Samuel HS is 589th of 618 and Penncrest HS is 35th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).