Kensington HS vs Richmond Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.4 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
Richmond Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades K–5
351 students
| Measure | Kensington HS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Richmond Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #584 of 618 | #1308 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #15890 of 16,910 | #38637 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 458 | 351 |
| Enrollment | 458 | 351 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100.7% | 96.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 26% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Richmond Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.9 vs 16.2).
- •Richmond Sch does better on math proficiency (26% vs 12%).
- •Richmond Sch does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 12%).
- •Richmond Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.3% vs 100.7%).
- •Kensington HS does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 12.5).
- •Kensington HS is the larger school with 458 students compared with 351.
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 Richmond Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Richmond Sch ranks higher (29.9 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 Kensington HS and Richmond Sch?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kensington HS: 458. Richmond Sch: 351. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kensington HS and Richmond Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Kensington HS is 584th of 618 and Richmond Sch is 1308th of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).