Franklin Benjamin HS vs Science Leadership Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 87 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
Science Leadership Academy
Philadelphia · Public high · Grades 9–12
502 students
| Measure | Franklin Benjamin HS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Science Leadership Academy Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #596 of 618 | #401 of 618 |
| National rank | #16157 of 16,910 | #7458 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 570 | 502 |
| Enrollment | 570 | 502 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.3% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 26.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 72% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Science Leadership Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.5 vs 14.3).
- •Science Leadership Academy does better on math proficiency (72% vs 7.5%).
- •Science Leadership Academy does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 22%).
- •Franklin Benjamin HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.3% vs 99.6%).
- •Franklin Benjamin HS does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 26.4).
- •Franklin Benjamin HS is the larger school with 570 students compared with 502.
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 Science Leadership Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Science Leadership Academy ranks higher (53.5 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 Science Leadership Academy?
About 87 m in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin Benjamin HS: 570. Science Leadership Academy: 502. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin Benjamin HS and Science Leadership Academy rank in Pennsylvania?
Franklin Benjamin HS is 596th of 618 and Science Leadership Academy is 401st of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).