Altoona Area HS vs Norristown Area HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 261 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Altoona Area HS
Altoona · Public high · Grades 6–12
2,255 students
Norristown Area HS
Norristown · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,256 students
| Measure | Altoona Area HS Altoona, Pennsylvania | Norristown Area HS Norristown, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #384 of 618 | #475 of 618 |
| National rank | #6898 of 16,910 | #9963 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,255 | 2,256 |
| Enrollment | 2,255 | 2,256 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 100.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 49% |
| city | Altoona | Norristown |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Altoona Area HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.5 vs 44.0).
- •Altoona Area HS does better on math proficiency (69% vs 49%).
- •Altoona Area HS does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 64%).
- •Altoona Area HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.6% vs 100.9%).
- •Norristown Area HS does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 17.0).
- •Norristown Area HS is the larger school with 2,256 students compared with 2,255.
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 Altoona Area HS better than Norristown Area HS?
On the Success Index (US), Altoona Area HS ranks higher (55.5 vs 44.0 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 Altoona Area HS and Norristown Area HS?
About 261 km in a straight line, between Altoona and Norristown in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Altoona Area HS: 2,255. Norristown Area HS: 2,256. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Altoona Area HS and Norristown Area HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Altoona Area HS is 384th of 618 and Norristown Area HS is 475th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).