King Martin Luther HS vs Rowen William Sch
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.
King Martin Luther HS
Philadelphia · Public high · Grades 9–12
527 students
Rowen William Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades K–5
296 students
| Measure | King Martin Luther HS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Rowen William Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #612 of 618 | #1445 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #16660 of 16,910 | #44797 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 527 | 296 |
| Enrollment | 527 | 296 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 104.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 16% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rowen William Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.1 vs 9.2).
- •Rowen William Sch does better on math proficiency (16% vs 2.5%).
- •Rowen William Sch does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 17%).
- •King Martin Luther HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (100% vs 104.4%).
- •Rowen William Sch does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 15.5).
- •King Martin Luther HS is the larger school with 527 students compared with 296.
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 King Martin Luther HS better than Rowen William Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Rowen William Sch ranks higher (20.1 vs 9.2 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 King Martin Luther HS and Rowen William Sch?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
King Martin Luther HS: 527. Rowen William Sch: 296. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do King Martin Luther HS and Rowen William Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
King Martin Luther HS is 612th of 618 and Rowen William Sch is 1445th of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).