Marshall Thurgood vs Olney HS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 920 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marshall Thurgood
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
639 students
Olney HS
Philadephia · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,168 students
| Measure | Marshall Thurgood Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Olney HS Philadephia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1530 of 1,627 | #618 of 618 |
| National rank | #47137 of 50,301 | #16740 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 639 | 1,168 |
| Enrollment | 639 | 1,168 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.3% | 99.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 21.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | – |
| Math proficiency | 9% | – |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadephia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Marshall Thurgood scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.0 vs 7.8).
- •Marshall Thurgood does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.3% vs 99.7%).
- •Marshall Thurgood does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 21.2).
- •Olney HS is the larger school with 1,168 students compared with 639.
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 Marshall Thurgood better than Olney HS?
On the Success Index (US), Marshall Thurgood ranks higher (16.0 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 Marshall Thurgood and Olney HS?
About 920 m in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadephia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Marshall Thurgood: 639. Olney HS: 1,168. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Marshall Thurgood and Olney HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Marshall Thurgood is 1530th of 1,627 and Olney HS is 618th of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).