Girard Stephen Sch vs South Philadelphia HS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 762 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Girard Stephen Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades K–4
296 students
South Philadelphia HS
Philadelphia · Public high · Grades 9–12
684 students
| Measure | Girard Stephen Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | South Philadelphia HS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1542 of 1,627 | #597 of 618 |
| National rank | #47427 of 50,301 | #16198 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 296 | 684 |
| Enrollment | 296 | 684 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.9% | 96.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 7.5% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Girard Stephen Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.4 vs 14.1).
- •Girard Stephen Sch does better on math proficiency (17% vs 7.5%).
- •Girard Stephen Sch does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 12%).
- •Girard Stephen Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.9% vs 96.1%).
- •South Philadelphia HS does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 15.6).
- •South Philadelphia HS is the larger school with 684 students compared with 296.
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 Girard Stephen Sch better than South Philadelphia HS?
On the Success Index (US), Girard Stephen Sch ranks higher (15.4 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 Girard Stephen Sch and South Philadelphia HS?
About 762 m in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Girard Stephen Sch: 296. South Philadelphia HS: 684. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Girard Stephen Sch and South Philadelphia HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Girard Stephen Sch is 1542nd of 1,627 and South Philadelphia HS is 597th of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).