Kearny Gen Philip Sch vs Young Scholars CS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 434 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kearny Gen Philip Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades K–8
189 students
Young Scholars CS
Philadelphia · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
265 students
| Measure | Kearny Gen Philip Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Young Scholars CS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1400 of 1,627 | #498 of 521 |
| National rank | #43080 of 50,301 | #14190 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 189 | 265 |
| Enrollment | 189 | 265 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.8% | 94.7% |
| Students per teacher | 9.5 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 7% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kearny Gen Philip Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.8 vs 17.5).
- •Kearny Gen Philip Sch does better on math proficiency (17% vs 7%).
- •Young Scholars CS does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 27%).
- •Kearny Gen Philip Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.8% vs 94.7%).
- •Kearny Gen Philip Sch does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 13.3).
- •Young Scholars CS is the larger school with 265 students compared with 189.
- •Kearny Gen Philip Sch is a public school while Young Scholars CS is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Kearny Gen Philip Sch better than Young Scholars CS?
On the Success Index (US), Kearny Gen Philip Sch ranks higher (22.8 vs 17.5 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 Kearny Gen Philip Sch and Young Scholars CS?
About 434 m in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kearny Gen Philip Sch: 189. Young Scholars CS: 265. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kearny Gen Philip Sch and Young Scholars CS rank in Pennsylvania?
Kearny Gen Philip Sch is 1400th of 1,627 and Young Scholars CS is 498th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).