Furness Horace HS vs South Philadelphia HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Furness Horace HS
Philadelphia · Public high · Grades 9–12
896 students
South Philadelphia HS
Philadelphia · Public high · Grades 9–12
684 students
| Measure | Furness Horace HS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | South Philadelphia HS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #575 of 618 | #597 of 618 |
| National rank | #15503 of 16,910 | #16198 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 896 | 684 |
| Enrollment | 896 | 684 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.7% | 96.1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 7.5% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Furness Horace HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.7 vs 14.1).
- •Furness Horace HS does better on math proficiency (27% vs 7.5%).
- •Furness Horace HS does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 12%).
- •Furness Horace HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.7% vs 96.1%).
- •South Philadelphia HS does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 19.9).
- •Furness Horace HS is the larger school with 896 students compared with 684.
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 Furness Horace HS better than South Philadelphia HS?
On the Success Index (US), Furness Horace HS ranks higher (18.7 vs 14.1 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 Furness Horace HS and South Philadelphia HS?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Furness Horace HS: 896. South Philadelphia HS: 684. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Furness Horace HS and South Philadelphia HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Furness Horace HS is 575th of 618 and South Philadelphia HS is 597th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).