#274 of 618 high schools in Pennsylvania
#4295 of 16,910 nationally
About Yough SHS
Yough SHS is a public high located in Herminie, in the Yough SD school district of Pennsylvania, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 592 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 66.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of high schools in United States and 274th of 618 ranked high schools in Pennsylvania. Its strongest component is math proficiency (77th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (38th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 592.
There are 2 schools in Herminie; Yough SHS ranks 2nd of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)62%
- Reading proficiency (30%)67%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)41.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Yough SHS by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 592
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 41.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 67%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Yough SHS
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
H W Good El Sch
Herminie · Public elementary · Grades K–4
270 students · 1.1 km away
Sunset Valley El Sch
North Huntingdon · Public elementary · Grades K–4
448 students · 5.2 km away
West Hempfield MS
Irwin · Public middle · Grades 6–8
546 students · 6.2 km away
West Hempfield El Sch
Irwin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
496 students · 6.5 km away
Norwin MS
North Huntingdon · Public middle · Grades 7–8
819 students · 7.0 km away
Hillcrest Intermediate Sch
North Huntingdon · Public middle · Grades 5–6
755 students · 7.0 km away
Hahntown El Sch
North Huntingdon · Public elementary · Grades K–4
419 students · 7.0 km away
West Newton El Sch
West Newton · Public elementary · Grades K–4
181 students · 7.0 km away
Norwin HS
North Huntingdon · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,671 students · 7.3 km away
Mt Vernon El Sch
McKeesport · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
194 students · 7.6 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Pennsylvania with a comparable Enrollment.
Girls HS
Philadelphia · Public high · Grades 9–12
592 students
Fairview HS
Fairview · Public high · Grades 9–12
593 students
Southern Huntingdon Co HS/MS
Three Springs · Public high · Grades 6–12
595 students
Mount Pleasant Area HS
Mount Pleasant · Public high · Grades 9–12
597 students
Derry Area SHS
Derry · Public high · Grades 9–12
598 students
Wyalusing Valley JSHS
Wyalusing · Public high · Grades 7–12
586 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Yough SHS a good school?
Yough SHS has a Success Index (US) of 66.0 out of 100 (Top 25% of high schools in United States) and ranks #274 of 618 in Pennsylvania. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Yough SHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Yough SHS ranks #274 of 618 high schools in Pennsylvania and #4295 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Yough SHS?
Yough SHS had 592 students in 2025.
Is Yough SHS a elementary school or a high school?
Yough SHS is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Yough SHS?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Yough SHS; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.