Franklin Towne CHS vs Sullivan James J Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 921 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
Sullivan James J Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades K–5
373 students
| Measure | Franklin Towne CHS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Sullivan James J Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #284 of 618 | #1616 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #4726 of 16,910 | #49816 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,292 | 373 |
| Enrollment | 1,292 | 373 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.8% | 101.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 94% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 95% | 4% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Franklin Towne CHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.2 vs 8.5).
- •Franklin Towne CHS does better on math proficiency (95% vs 4%).
- •Franklin Towne CHS does better on reading proficiency (94% vs 15%).
- •Franklin Towne CHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.8% vs 101.9%).
- •Sullivan James J Sch does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 17.2).
- •Franklin Towne CHS is the larger school with 1,292 students compared with 373.
- •Franklin Towne CHS is a charter school while Sullivan James J Sch is a public 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 Towne CHS better than Sullivan James J Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Franklin Towne CHS ranks higher (64.2 vs 8.5 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 Towne CHS and Sullivan James J Sch?
About 921 m in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin Towne CHS: 1,292. Sullivan James J Sch: 373. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin Towne CHS and Sullivan James J Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Franklin Towne CHS is 284th of 618 and Sullivan James J Sch is 1616th of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).