Kirkbride Eliza B Sch vs Southwark Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 566 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kirkbride Eliza B Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
522 students
Southwark Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
976 students
| Measure | Kirkbride Eliza B Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Southwark Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1126 of 1,627 | #1442 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #30423 of 50,301 | #44746 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 522 | 976 |
| Enrollment | 522 | 976 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.6% | 99% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 21% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kirkbride Eliza B Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.3 vs 20.2).
- •Kirkbride Eliza B Sch does better on math proficiency (41% vs 21%).
- •Kirkbride Eliza B Sch does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 38%).
- •Kirkbride Eliza B Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.6% vs 99%).
- •Kirkbride Eliza B Sch does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 15.5).
- •Southwark Sch is the larger school with 976 students compared with 522.
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 Kirkbride Eliza B Sch better than Southwark Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Kirkbride Eliza B Sch ranks higher (42.3 vs 20.2 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 Kirkbride Eliza B Sch and Southwark Sch?
About 566 m in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kirkbride Eliza B Sch: 522. Southwark Sch: 976. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kirkbride Eliza B Sch and Southwark Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Kirkbride Eliza B Sch is 1126th of 1,627 and Southwark Sch is 1442nd of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).