Frankford HS vs Franklin Towne CHS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frankford HS
Philadelphia · Public high · Grades 9–12
907 students
Franklin Towne CHS
Philadelphia · Charter high · Grades 9–12
1,292 students
| Measure | Frankford HS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Franklin Towne CHS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #593 of 618 | #284 of 618 |
| National rank | #16053 of 16,910 | #4726 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 907 | 1,292 |
| Enrollment | 907 | 1,292 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.7% | 99.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 94% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 95% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Franklin Towne CHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.2 vs 15.0).
- •Franklin Towne CHS does better on math proficiency (95% vs 11%).
- •Franklin Towne CHS does better on reading proficiency (94% vs 17%).
- •Frankford HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.7% vs 99.8%).
- •Frankford HS does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 17.2).
- •Franklin Towne CHS is the larger school with 1,292 students compared with 907.
- •Frankford HS is a public school while Franklin Towne CHS 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 Frankford HS better than Franklin Towne CHS?
On the Success Index (US), Franklin Towne CHS ranks higher (64.2 vs 15.0 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 Frankford HS and Franklin Towne CHS?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frankford HS: 907. Franklin Towne CHS: 1,292. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frankford HS and Franklin Towne CHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Frankford HS is 593rd of 618 and Franklin Towne CHS is 284th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).