Franklin Benjamin Sch vs Rydal El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 6.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Franklin Benjamin Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades K–8
570 students
Rydal El Sch
Huntingdon Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–5
569 students
| Measure | Franklin Benjamin Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Rydal El Sch Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #1584 of 1,627 | #319 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #48591 of 50,301 | #5047 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 570 | 569 |
| Enrollment | 570 | 569 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 103.7% | 26.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 88% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 71% |
| city | Philadelphia | Huntingdon Valley |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rydal El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.9 vs 12.7).
- •Rydal El Sch does better on math proficiency (71% vs 11%).
- •Rydal El Sch does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 26%).
- •Rydal El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.7% vs 103.7%).
- •Franklin Benjamin Sch does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 17.2).
- •Franklin Benjamin Sch is the larger school with 570 students compared with 569.
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 Sch better than Rydal El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Rydal El Sch ranks higher (79.9 vs 12.7 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 Sch and Rydal El Sch?
About 6.5 km in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Huntingdon Valley in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin Benjamin Sch: 570. Rydal El Sch: 569. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin Benjamin Sch and Rydal El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Franklin Benjamin Sch is 1584th of 1,627 and Rydal El Sch is 319th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).