Houston Henry E Sch vs John Story Jenks Academy for the Arts and Sciences
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Houston Henry E Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades K–8
458 students
John Story Jenks Academy for the Arts and Sciences
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades K–8
394 students
| Measure | Houston Henry E Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | John Story Jenks Academy for the Arts and Sciences Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1510 of 1,627 | #1270 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #46718 of 50,301 | #36745 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 458 | 394 |
| Enrollment | 458 | 394 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.5% | 97.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 28% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Story Jenks Academy for the Arts and Sciences scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.8 vs 16.8).
- •John Story Jenks Academy for the Arts and Sciences does better on math proficiency (28% vs 16%).
- •John Story Jenks Academy for the Arts and Sciences does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 28%).
- •Houston Henry E Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.5% vs 97.7%).
- •John Story Jenks Academy for the Arts and Sciences does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 15.3).
- •Houston Henry E Sch is the larger school with 458 students compared with 394.
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 Houston Henry E Sch better than John Story Jenks Academy for the Arts and Sciences?
On the Success Index (US), John Story Jenks Academy for the Arts and Sciences ranks higher (32.8 vs 16.8 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 Houston Henry E Sch and John Story Jenks Academy for the Arts and Sciences?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Houston Henry E Sch: 458. John Story Jenks Academy for the Arts and Sciences: 394. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Houston Henry E Sch and John Story Jenks Academy for the Arts and Sciences rank in Pennsylvania?
Houston Henry E Sch is 1510th of 1,627 and John Story Jenks Academy for the Arts and Sciences is 1270th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).