Bangor Area HS vs Pen Argyl Area HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 9.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bangor Area HS
Bangor ยท Public high ยท Grades 9โ12
883 students
Pen Argyl Area HS
Pen Argyl ยท Public high ยท Grades 9โ12
475 students
| Measure | Bangor Area HS Bangor, Pennsylvania | Pen Argyl Area HS Pen Argyl, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #273 of 618 | #202 of 618 |
| National rank | #4257 of 16,910 | #2789 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9โ12 | Grades 9โ12 |
| Students | 883 | 475 |
| Enrollment | 883 | 475 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.6% | 48.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 67% |
| city | Bangor | Pen Argyl |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | โ | โ |
The verdict
- โขPen Argyl Area HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.1 vs 66.1).
- โขPen Argyl Area HS does better on math proficiency (67% vs 59%).
- โขPen Argyl Area HS does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 75%).
- โขPen Argyl Area HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.6% vs 50.6%).
- โขPen Argyl Area HS does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 15.5).
- โขBangor Area HS is the larger school with 883 students compared with 475.
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 Pen Argyl Area HS?
On the Success Index (US), Pen Argyl Area HS ranks higher (72.1 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 Pen Argyl Area HS?
About 9.4 km in a straight line, between Bangor and Pen Argyl in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bangor Area HS: 883. Pen Argyl Area HS: 475. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bangor Area HS and Pen Argyl Area HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Bangor Area HS is 273rd of 618 and Pen Argyl Area HS is 202nd of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).