Franklin Benjamin HS vs Montoursville Area SHS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 206 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Franklin Benjamin HS
Philadelphia · Public high · Grades 9–12
570 students
Montoursville Area SHS
Montoursville · Public high · Grades 9–12
570 students
| Measure | Franklin Benjamin HS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Montoursville Area SHS Montoursville, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #596 of 618 | #89 of 618 |
| National rank | #16157 of 16,910 | #1222 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 570 | 570 |
| Enrollment | 570 | 570 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.3% | 33.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 87% |
| city | Philadelphia | Montoursville |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Montoursville Area SHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.3 vs 14.3).
- •Montoursville Area SHS does better on math proficiency (87% vs 7.5%).
- •Montoursville Area SHS does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 22%).
- •Montoursville Area SHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.3% vs 95.3%).
- •Franklin Benjamin HS does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 14.6).
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 Franklin Benjamin HS better than Montoursville Area SHS?
On the Success Index (US), Montoursville Area SHS ranks higher (80.3 vs 14.3 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 Franklin Benjamin HS and Montoursville Area SHS?
About 206 km in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Montoursville in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin Benjamin HS: 570. Montoursville Area SHS: 570. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin Benjamin HS and Montoursville Area SHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Franklin Benjamin HS is 596th of 618 and Montoursville Area SHS is 89th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).