Mastery CS -Thomas Campus vs South Philadelphia HS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mastery CS -Thomas Campus
Philadelphia · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,314 students
South Philadelphia HS
Philadelphia · Public high · Grades 9–12
684 students
| Measure | Mastery CS -Thomas Campus Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | South Philadelphia HS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #597 of 618 |
| National rank | – | #16198 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | High |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,314 | 684 |
| Enrollment | 1,314 | 684 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.8% | 96.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 7.5% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mastery CS -Thomas Campus does better on math proficiency (31% vs 7.5%).
- •Mastery CS -Thomas Campus does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 12%).
- •South Philadelphia HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.1% vs 99.8%).
- •South Philadelphia HS does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 16.6).
- •Mastery CS -Thomas Campus is the larger school with 1,314 students compared with 684.
- •Mastery CS -Thomas Campus is a charter school while South Philadelphia 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 Mastery CS -Thomas Campus better than South Philadelphia HS?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Mastery CS -Thomas Campus and South Philadelphia HS?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mastery CS -Thomas Campus: 1,314. South Philadelphia HS: 684. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mastery CS -Thomas Campus and South Philadelphia HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Mastery CS -Thomas Campus is unranked and South Philadelphia HS is 597th of 618 among other schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).