Guidon S Bluford El Sch vs Overbrook HS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 832 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Guidon S Bluford El Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades K–8
476 students
Overbrook HS
Philadelphia · Public high · Grades 9–12
440 students
| Measure | Guidon S Bluford El Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Overbrook HS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1529 of 1,627 | #616 of 618 |
| National rank | #47124 of 50,301 | #16696 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 476 | 440 |
| Enrollment | 476 | 440 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 88.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 12% |
| Math proficiency | – | 7.5% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Guidon S Bluford El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.0 vs 8.6).
- •Overbrook HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.9% vs 99.4%).
- •Guidon S Bluford El Sch does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 20.0).
- •Guidon S Bluford El Sch is the larger school with 476 students compared with 440.
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 Guidon S Bluford El Sch better than Overbrook HS?
On the Success Index (US), Guidon S Bluford El Sch ranks higher (16.0 vs 8.6 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 Guidon S Bluford El Sch and Overbrook HS?
About 832 m in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Guidon S Bluford El Sch: 476. Overbrook HS: 440. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Guidon S Bluford El Sch and Overbrook HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Guidon S Bluford El Sch is 1529th of 1,627 and Overbrook HS is 616th of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).