Lincoln JSHS vs South Philadelphia HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 446 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lincoln JSHS
Ellwood City · Public high · Grades 7–12
682 students
South Philadelphia HS
Philadelphia · Public high · Grades 9–12
684 students
| Measure | Lincoln JSHS Ellwood City, Pennsylvania | South Philadelphia HS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #317 of 618 | #597 of 618 |
| National rank | #5513 of 16,910 | #16198 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 682 | 684 |
| Enrollment | 682 | 684 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.6% | 96.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 7.5% |
| city | Ellwood City | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lincoln JSHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.2 vs 14.1).
- •Lincoln JSHS does better on math proficiency (43% vs 7.5%).
- •Lincoln JSHS does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 12%).
- •Lincoln JSHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.6% vs 96.1%).
- •Lincoln JSHS does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 13.4).
- •South Philadelphia HS is the larger school with 684 students compared with 682.
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 Lincoln JSHS better than South Philadelphia HS?
On the Success Index (US), Lincoln JSHS ranks higher (61.2 vs 14.1 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 Lincoln JSHS and South Philadelphia HS?
About 446 km in a straight line, between Ellwood City and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lincoln JSHS: 682. South Philadelphia HS: 684. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lincoln JSHS and South Philadelphia HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Lincoln JSHS is 317th of 618 and South Philadelphia HS is 597th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).