Fels Samuel HS vs Universal Creighton CS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.1 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
Universal Creighton CS
Philadelphia · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
663 students
| Measure | Fels Samuel HS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Universal Creighton CS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #589 of 618 | #1351 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #15990 of 16,910 | #40616 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 1,255 | 663 |
| Enrollment | 1,255 | 663 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.4% | 101.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 26% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Universal Creighton CS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.7 vs 15.5).
- •Universal Creighton CS does better on math proficiency (26% vs 15%).
- •Universal Creighton CS does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 27%).
- •Fels Samuel HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.4% vs 101.1%).
- •Universal Creighton CS does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 16.1).
- •Fels Samuel HS is the larger school with 1,255 students compared with 663.
- •Fels Samuel HS is a public school while Universal Creighton 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 Fels Samuel HS better than Universal Creighton CS?
On the Success Index (US), Universal Creighton CS ranks higher (26.7 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 Universal Creighton CS?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fels Samuel HS: 1,255. Universal Creighton CS: 663. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fels Samuel HS and Universal Creighton CS rank in Pennsylvania?
Fels Samuel HS is 589th of 618 and Universal Creighton CS is 1351st of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).