Lindley Academy CS at Birney vs Olney HS
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.
Lindley Academy CS at Birney
Philadelphia · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
739 students
Olney HS
Philadephia · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,168 students
| Measure | Lindley Academy CS at Birney Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Olney HS Philadephia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1571 of 1,627 | #618 of 618 |
| National rank | #48179 of 50,301 | #16740 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 739 | 1,168 |
| Enrollment | 739 | 1,168 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.2% | 99.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 21.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | – |
| Math proficiency | 8% | – |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadephia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lindley Academy CS at Birney scores higher on the Success Index (US) (13.8 vs 7.8).
- •Lindley Academy CS at Birney does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.2% vs 99.7%).
- •Lindley Academy CS at Birney does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 21.2).
- •Olney HS is the larger school with 1,168 students compared with 739.
- •Lindley Academy CS at Birney is a charter school while Olney HS is a public 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 Lindley Academy CS at Birney better than Olney HS?
On the Success Index (US), Lindley Academy CS at Birney ranks higher (13.8 vs 7.8 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 Lindley Academy CS at Birney and Olney HS?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadephia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lindley Academy CS at Birney: 739. Olney HS: 1,168. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lindley Academy CS at Birney and Olney HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Lindley Academy CS at Birney is 1571st of 1,627 and Olney HS is 618th of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).