Parkway Center City Middle College vs Science Leadership Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 293 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Parkway Center City Middle College
Philadelphia · Public high · Grades 9–12
436 students
Science Leadership Academy
Philadelphia · Public high · Grades 9–12
502 students
| Measure | Parkway Center City Middle College Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Science Leadership Academy Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #353 of 618 | #401 of 618 |
| National rank | #6220 of 16,910 | #7458 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 436 | 502 |
| Enrollment | 436 | 502 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.7% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 33.5 | 26.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 72% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Parkway Center City Middle College scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.4 vs 53.5).
- •Parkway Center City Middle College does better on math proficiency (82% vs 72%).
- •Parkway Center City Middle College does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 82%).
- •Parkway Center City Middle College does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.7% vs 99.6%).
- •Science Leadership Academy does better on students per teacher (26.4 vs 33.5).
- •Science Leadership Academy is the larger school with 502 students compared with 436.
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 Parkway Center City Middle College better than Science Leadership Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Parkway Center City Middle College ranks higher (58.4 vs 53.5 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 Parkway Center City Middle College and Science Leadership Academy?
About 293 m in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Parkway Center City Middle College: 436. Science Leadership Academy: 502. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Parkway Center City Middle College and Science Leadership Academy rank in Pennsylvania?
Parkway Center City Middle College is 353rd of 618 and Science Leadership Academy is 401st of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).