Hackett Horatio B Sch vs Kensington Health Sciences
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 396 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hackett Horatio B Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
413 students
Kensington Health Sciences
Philadelphia · Public high · Grades 9–12
457 students
| Measure | Hackett Horatio B Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Kensington Health Sciences Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1162 of 1,627 | #586 of 618 |
| National rank | #32183 of 50,301 | #15913 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 413 | 457 |
| Enrollment | 413 | 457 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 107% | 98.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 17% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hackett Horatio B Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.6 vs 16.1).
- •Hackett Horatio B Sch does better on math proficiency (42% vs 17%).
- •Hackett Horatio B Sch does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 27%).
- •Kensington Health Sciences does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.2% vs 107%).
- •Hackett Horatio B Sch does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 16.3).
- •Kensington Health Sciences is the larger school with 457 students compared with 413.
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 Hackett Horatio B Sch better than Kensington Health Sciences?
On the Success Index (US), Hackett Horatio B Sch ranks higher (39.6 vs 16.1 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 Hackett Horatio B Sch and Kensington Health Sciences?
About 396 m in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hackett Horatio B Sch: 413. Kensington Health Sciences: 457. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hackett Horatio B Sch and Kensington Health Sciences rank in Pennsylvania?
Hackett Horatio B Sch is 1162nd of 1,627 and Kensington Health Sciences is 586th of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).