Sharswood George Sch vs Taggart John H Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 383 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sharswood George Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
364 students
Taggart John H Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
529 students
| Measure | Sharswood George Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Taggart John H Sch Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1283 of 1,627 | #1463 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #37519 of 50,301 | #45375 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 364 | 529 |
| Enrollment | 364 | 529 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97% | 99.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 16% |
| city | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sharswood George Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.6 vs 19.2).
- •Sharswood George Sch does better on math proficiency (26% vs 16%).
- •Sharswood George Sch does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 33%).
- •Sharswood George Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97% vs 99.1%).
- •Sharswood George Sch does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 13.9).
- •Taggart John H Sch is the larger school with 529 students compared with 364.
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 Sharswood George Sch better than Taggart John H Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Sharswood George Sch ranks higher (31.6 vs 19.2 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 Sharswood George Sch and Taggart John H Sch?
About 383 m in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sharswood George Sch: 364. Taggart John H Sch: 529. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sharswood George Sch and Taggart John H Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Sharswood George Sch is 1283rd of 1,627 and Taggart John H Sch is 1463rd of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).