First Philadelphia Preparatory CS vs Franklin Towne CHS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
First Philadelphia Preparatory CS
Philadelphia · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,831 students
Franklin Towne CHS
Philadelphia · Charter high · Grades 9–12
1,292 students
| Measure | First Philadelphia Preparatory CS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Franklin Towne CHS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #284 of 618 |
| National rank | – | #4726 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Other | High |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,831 | 1,292 |
| Enrollment | 1,831 | 1,292 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 99.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 94% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 95% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Franklin Towne CHS does better on math proficiency (95% vs 13%).
- •Franklin Towne CHS does better on reading proficiency (94% vs 35%).
- •First Philadelphia Preparatory CS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.3% vs 99.8%).
- •Franklin Towne CHS does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 17.6).
- •First Philadelphia Preparatory CS is the larger school with 1,831 students compared with 1,292.
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 First Philadelphia Preparatory CS better than Franklin Towne CHS?
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 First Philadelphia Preparatory CS and Franklin Towne CHS?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
First Philadelphia Preparatory CS: 1,831. Franklin Towne CHS: 1,292. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do First Philadelphia Preparatory CS and Franklin Towne CHS rank in Pennsylvania?
First Philadelphia Preparatory CS is unranked and Franklin Towne CHS is 284th of 618 among other schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).