McDaniel Delaplaine Sch vs South Philadelphia HS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McDaniel Delaplaine Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades K–8
229 students
South Philadelphia HS
Philadelphia · Public high · Grades 9–12
684 students
| Measure | McDaniel Delaplaine Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | South Philadelphia HS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1582 of 1,627 | #597 of 618 |
| National rank | #48539 of 50,301 | #16198 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 229 | 684 |
| Enrollment | 229 | 684 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 101.3% | 96.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 13% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 2% | 7.5% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Philadelphia HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (14.1 vs 12.9).
- •South Philadelphia HS does better on math proficiency (7.5% vs 2%).
- •McDaniel Delaplaine Sch does better on reading proficiency (13% vs 12%).
- •South Philadelphia HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.1% vs 101.3%).
- •McDaniel Delaplaine Sch does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 13.4).
- •South Philadelphia HS is the larger school with 684 students compared with 229.
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 McDaniel Delaplaine Sch better than South Philadelphia HS?
On the Success Index (US), South Philadelphia HS ranks higher (14.1 vs 12.9 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 McDaniel Delaplaine Sch and South Philadelphia HS?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McDaniel Delaplaine Sch: 229. South Philadelphia HS: 684. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McDaniel Delaplaine Sch and South Philadelphia HS rank in Pennsylvania?
McDaniel Delaplaine Sch is 1582nd of 1,627 and South Philadelphia HS is 597th of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).