Furness Horace HS vs Vare-Washington El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.1 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
Vare-Washington El Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
375 students
| Measure | Furness Horace HS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Vare-Washington El Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #575 of 618 | #1137 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #15503 of 16,910 | #30788 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 896 | 375 |
| Enrollment | 896 | 375 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.7% | 87.7% |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 35% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Vare-Washington El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.8 vs 18.7).
- •Vare-Washington El Sch does better on math proficiency (35% vs 27%).
- •Vare-Washington El Sch does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 27%).
- •Vare-Washington El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.7% vs 91.7%).
- •Vare-Washington El Sch does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 19.9).
- •Furness Horace HS is the larger school with 896 students compared with 375.
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 Vare-Washington El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Vare-Washington El Sch ranks higher (41.8 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 Vare-Washington El Sch?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Furness Horace HS: 896. Vare-Washington El Sch: 375. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Furness Horace HS and Vare-Washington El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Furness Horace HS is 575th of 618 and Vare-Washington El Sch is 1137th of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).