Franklin Towne CHS vs Maritime Academy CS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 102 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Franklin Towne CHS
Philadelphia · Charter high · Grades 9–12
1,292 students
Maritime Academy CS
Philadelphia · Charter other · Grades K–12
829 students
| Measure | Franklin Towne CHS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Maritime Academy CS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #284 of 618 | – |
| National rank | #4726 of 16,910 | – |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | Other |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 1,292 | 829 |
| Enrollment | 1,292 | 829 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.8% | 92.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 94% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 95% | 26% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Franklin Towne CHS does better on math proficiency (95% vs 26%).
- •Franklin Towne CHS does better on reading proficiency (94% vs 53%).
- •Maritime Academy CS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.4% vs 99.8%).
- •Maritime Academy CS does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 17.2).
- •Franklin Towne CHS is the larger school with 1,292 students compared with 829.
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 Towne CHS better than Maritime Academy CS?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Franklin Towne CHS and Maritime Academy CS?
About 102 m in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin Towne CHS: 1,292. Maritime Academy CS: 829. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin Towne CHS and Maritime Academy CS rank in Pennsylvania?
Franklin Towne CHS is 284th of 618 and Maritime Academy CS is unranked among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).