Athens Area HS vs Sayre Area HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.4 km 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
Sayre Area HS
Sayre · Public high · Grades 7–12
396 students
| Measure | Athens Area HS Athens, Pennsylvania | Sayre Area HS Sayre, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #420 of 618 | #506 of 618 |
| National rank | #8173 of 16,910 | #11444 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 599 | 396 |
| Enrollment | 599 | 396 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 108% | 101% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 34% |
| city | Athens | Sayre |
| 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 34%).
- •Athens Area HS does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 54%).
- •Sayre Area HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (101% vs 108%).
- •Sayre Area HS does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 16.2).
- •Athens Area HS is the larger school with 599 students compared with 396.
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 Sayre Area HS?
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 Sayre Area HS?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Athens and Sayre in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Athens Area HS: 599. Sayre Area HS: 396. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Athens Area HS and Sayre Area HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Athens Area HS is 420th of 618 and Sayre Area HS is 506th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).