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Best Schools in South Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
South Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA has 10 public schools (2 high, 0 middle, 6 elementary) serving 8,412 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in South Philadelphia exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in South Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
The top high schools in South Philadelphia, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Furness Horace Hs
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Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 741 Students
2. South Philadelphia Hs
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Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 611 Students
Best Elementary Schools in South Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
The top elementary schools in South Philadelphia, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jenks Abram Sch
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Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 241 Students
2. Fanny Jackson Coppin Sch
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Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 520 Students
3. Fell D Newlin Sch
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Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 486 Students
4. Taggart John H Sch
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Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 538 Students
5. Southwark Sch
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Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 920 Students
6. Key Francis Scott Sch
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Philadelphia City Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 376 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in South Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
South Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA has a total population of 26,849 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 82%, and 35% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in South Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood South Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.81 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.24 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.57 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in South Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for South Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA.
ISP Report Card
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit South Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in South Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
How many schools are in South Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA?
South Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA has 10 public schools: 2 high schools, 0 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 8,412 students in total.
How do schools in South Philadelphia perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in South Philadelphia score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in South Philadelphia exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in South Philadelphia?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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