Franklin Benjamin HS vs People for People CS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 506 m 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
People for People CS
Philadelphia · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
573 students
| Measure | Franklin Benjamin HS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | People for People CS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 6 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #596 of 618 | #1625 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #16157 of 16,910 | #50155 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 570 | 573 |
| Enrollment | 570 | 573 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.3% | 102.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 11% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Franklin Benjamin HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (14.3 vs 5.7).
- •People for People CS does better on math proficiency (11% vs 7.5%).
- •Franklin Benjamin HS does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 21%).
- •Franklin Benjamin HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.3% vs 102.4%).
- •Franklin Benjamin HS does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 18.5).
- •People for People CS is the larger school with 573 students compared with 570.
- •Franklin Benjamin HS is a public school while People for People 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 Franklin Benjamin HS better than People for People CS?
On the Success Index (US), Franklin Benjamin HS ranks higher (14.3 vs 5.7 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 People for People CS?
About 506 m in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin Benjamin HS: 570. People for People CS: 573. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin Benjamin HS and People for People CS rank in Pennsylvania?
Franklin Benjamin HS is 596th of 618 and People for People CS is 1625th of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).