Kensington HS vs Memphis Street Academy CS @ JP Jones
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kensington HS
Philadelphia · Public high · Grades 9–12
458 students
Memphis Street Academy CS @ JP Jones
Philadelphia · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
493 students
| Measure | Kensington HS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Memphis Street Academy CS @ JP Jones Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #584 of 618 | #515 of 521 |
| National rank | #15890 of 16,910 | #14948 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 458 | 493 |
| Enrollment | 458 | 493 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100.7% | 110.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 5% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kensington HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.2 vs 11.6).
- •Kensington HS does better on math proficiency (12% vs 5%).
- •Memphis Street Academy CS @ JP Jones does better on reading proficiency (19% vs 12%).
- •Kensington HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (100.7% vs 110.3%).
- •Kensington HS does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 13.3).
- •Memphis Street Academy CS @ JP Jones is the larger school with 493 students compared with 458.
- •Kensington HS is a public school while Memphis Street Academy CS @ JP Jones 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 Kensington HS better than Memphis Street Academy CS @ JP Jones?
On the Success Index (US), Kensington HS ranks higher (16.2 vs 11.6 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 Kensington HS and Memphis Street Academy CS @ JP Jones?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kensington HS: 458. Memphis Street Academy CS @ JP Jones: 493. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kensington HS and Memphis Street Academy CS @ JP Jones rank in Pennsylvania?
Kensington HS is 584th of 618 and Memphis Street Academy CS @ JP Jones is 515th of 521 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).