Athens Area HS vs Harlan Rowe MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 501 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Athens Area HS
Athens · Public high · Grades 9–12
599 students
Harlan Rowe MS
Athens · Public middle · Grades 6–8
496 students
| Measure | Athens Area HS Athens, Pennsylvania | Harlan Rowe MS Athens, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #420 of 618 | #403 of 521 |
| National rank | #8173 of 16,910 | #10248 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 599 | 496 |
| Enrollment | 599 | 496 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 108% | 93.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 30% |
| city | Athens | Athens |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Athens Area HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.8 vs 38.1).
- •Athens Area HS does better on math proficiency (57% vs 30%).
- •Athens Area HS does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 52%).
- •Harlan Rowe MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.5% vs 108%).
- •Harlan Rowe MS does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 16.2).
- •Athens Area HS is the larger school with 599 students compared with 496.
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 Athens Area HS better than Harlan Rowe MS?
On the Success Index (US), Athens Area HS ranks higher (50.8 vs 38.1 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 Athens Area HS and Harlan Rowe MS?
About 501 m in a straight line, between Athens and Athens in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Athens Area HS: 599. Harlan Rowe MS: 496. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Athens Area HS and Harlan Rowe MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Athens Area HS is 420th of 618 and Harlan Rowe MS is 403rd of 521 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).