Academy at Palumbo vs Hempfield Area SHS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 379 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Academy at Palumbo
Philadelphia · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,225 students
Hempfield Area SHS
Greensburg · Public high · Grades 10–12
1,228 students
| Measure | Academy at Palumbo Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Hempfield Area SHS Greensburg, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #335 of 618 | #180 of 618 |
| National rank | #5917 of 16,910 | #2432 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 10–12 |
| Students | 1,225 | 1,228 |
| Enrollment | 1,225 | 1,228 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97% | 35.4% |
| Students per teacher | 36.0 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 97.5% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 70% |
| city | Philadelphia | Greensburg |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hempfield Area SHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.6 vs 59.5).
- •Academy at Palumbo does better on math proficiency (82% vs 70%).
- •Academy at Palumbo does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 78%).
- •Hempfield Area SHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.4% vs 97%).
- •Hempfield Area SHS does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 36.0).
- •Hempfield Area SHS is the larger school with 1,228 students compared with 1,225.
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 Academy at Palumbo better than Hempfield Area SHS?
On the Success Index (US), Hempfield Area SHS ranks higher (73.6 vs 59.5 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 Academy at Palumbo and Hempfield Area SHS?
About 379 km in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Greensburg in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academy at Palumbo: 1,225. Hempfield Area SHS: 1,228. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academy at Palumbo and Hempfield Area SHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Academy at Palumbo is 335th of 618 and Hempfield Area SHS is 180th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).