Abington Heights HS vs Scranton HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 9.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Abington Heights HS
Clarks Summit · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,115 students
Scranton HS
Scranton · Public high · Grades 7–12
1,815 students
| Measure | Abington Heights HS Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania | Scranton HS Scranton, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 90 Top 5% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #14 of 618 | #518 of 618 |
| National rank | #266 of 16,910 | #12530 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 1,115 | 1,815 |
| Enrollment | 1,115 | 1,815 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 1.3% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 20.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 95% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 42% |
| city | Clarks Summit | Scranton |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Abington Heights HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.5 vs 33.6).
- •Abington Heights HS does better on math proficiency (87% vs 42%).
- •Abington Heights HS does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 53%).
- •Abington Heights HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (1.3% vs 100%).
- •Abington Heights HS does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 20.4).
- •Scranton HS is the larger school with 1,815 students compared with 1,115.
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 Abington Heights HS better than Scranton HS?
On the Success Index (US), Abington Heights HS ranks higher (89.5 vs 33.6 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 Abington Heights HS and Scranton HS?
About 9.5 km in a straight line, between Clarks Summit and Scranton in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Abington Heights HS: 1,115. Scranton HS: 1,815. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Abington Heights HS and Scranton HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Abington Heights HS is 14th of 618 and Scranton HS is 518th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).