Furness Horace HS vs Southwark Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 846 m 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
Southwark Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
976 students
| Measure | Furness Horace HS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Southwark Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #575 of 618 | #1442 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #15503 of 16,910 | #44746 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 896 | 976 |
| Enrollment | 896 | 976 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.7% | 99% |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 21% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southwark Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.2 vs 18.7).
- •Furness Horace HS does better on math proficiency (27% vs 21%).
- •Southwark Sch does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 27%).
- •Furness Horace HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.7% vs 99%).
- •Southwark Sch does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 19.9).
- •Southwark Sch is the larger school with 976 students compared with 896.
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 Southwark Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Southwark Sch ranks higher (20.2 vs 18.7 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 Furness Horace HS and Southwark Sch?
About 846 m in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Furness Horace HS: 896. Southwark Sch: 976. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Furness Horace HS and Southwark Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Furness Horace HS is 575th of 618 and Southwark Sch is 1442nd of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).