Furness Horace HS vs Taggart John H Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 816 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
Taggart John H Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
529 students
| Measure | Furness Horace HS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Taggart John H Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #575 of 618 | #1463 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #15503 of 16,910 | #45375 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 896 | 529 |
| Enrollment | 896 | 529 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.7% | 99.1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 16% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (18.7 vs 19.2).
- •Furness Horace HS does better on math proficiency (27% vs 16%).
- •Taggart John H Sch does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 27%).
- •Furness Horace HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.7% vs 99.1%).
- •Taggart John H Sch does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 19.9).
- •Furness Horace HS is the larger school with 896 students compared with 529.
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 Taggart John H Sch?
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 Furness Horace HS and Taggart John H Sch?
About 816 m in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Furness Horace HS: 896. Taggart John H Sch: 529. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Furness Horace HS and Taggart John H Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Furness Horace HS is 575th of 618 and Taggart John H Sch is 1463rd of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).