Bangor Area HS vs DeFranco El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 491 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bangor Area HS
Bangor · Public high · Grades 9–12
883 students
DeFranco El Sch
Bangor · Public middle · Grades 5–6
413 students
| Measure | Bangor Area HS Bangor, Pennsylvania | DeFranco El Sch Bangor, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #273 of 618 | #158 of 521 |
| National rank | #4257 of 16,910 | #3427 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 883 | 413 |
| Enrollment | 883 | 413 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.6% | 55.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 59% |
| city | Bangor | Bangor |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •DeFranco El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.6 vs 66.1).
- •Bangor Area HS does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 66%).
- •Bangor Area HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.6% vs 55.9%).
- •DeFranco El Sch does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 15.5).
- •Bangor Area HS is the larger school with 883 students compared with 413.
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 Bangor Area HS better than DeFranco El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), DeFranco El Sch ranks higher (69.6 vs 66.1 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 Bangor Area HS and DeFranco El Sch?
About 491 m in a straight line, between Bangor and Bangor in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bangor Area HS: 883. DeFranco El Sch: 413. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bangor Area HS and DeFranco El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Bangor Area HS is 273rd of 618 and DeFranco El Sch is 158th of 521 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).