Franklin Benjamin HS vs Waring Laura W Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 493 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
Waring Laura W Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
196 students
| Measure | Franklin Benjamin HS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Waring Laura W Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #596 of 618 | #1470 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #16157 of 16,910 | #45488 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 570 | 196 |
| Enrollment | 570 | 196 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.3% | 108.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 17% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Waring Laura W Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.0 vs 14.3).
- •Waring Laura W Sch does better on math proficiency (17% vs 7.5%).
- •Waring Laura W Sch does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 22%).
- •Franklin Benjamin HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.3% vs 108.2%).
- •Waring Laura W Sch does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 14.3).
- •Franklin Benjamin HS is the larger school with 570 students compared with 196.
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 Waring Laura W Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Waring Laura W Sch ranks higher (19.0 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 Waring Laura W Sch?
About 493 m in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin Benjamin HS: 570. Waring Laura W Sch: 196. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin Benjamin HS and Waring Laura W Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Franklin Benjamin HS is 596th of 618 and Waring Laura W Sch is 1470th of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).