Hackett Horatio B Sch vs Kensington HS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 346 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 HS
Philadelphia · Public high · Grades 9–12
458 students
| Measure | Hackett Horatio B Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Kensington HS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1162 of 1,627 | #584 of 618 |
| National rank | #32183 of 50,301 | #15890 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 413 | 458 |
| Enrollment | 413 | 458 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 107% | 100.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 12% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hackett Horatio B Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.6 vs 16.2).
- •Hackett Horatio B Sch does better on math proficiency (42% vs 12%).
- •Hackett Horatio B Sch does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 12%).
- •Kensington HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (100.7% vs 107%).
- •Kensington HS does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 12.9).
- •Kensington HS is the larger school with 458 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 HS?
On the Success Index (US), Hackett Horatio B Sch ranks higher (39.6 vs 16.2 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 HS?
About 346 m in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hackett Horatio B Sch: 413. Kensington HS: 458. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hackett Horatio B Sch and Kensington HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Hackett Horatio B Sch is 1162nd of 1,627 and Kensington HS is 584th of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).