Bangor Area HS vs Washington El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 6.8 km 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
Washington El Sch
Bangor · Public elementary · Grades 3–4
375 students
| Measure | Bangor Area HS Bangor, Pennsylvania | Washington El Sch Bangor, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 25% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #273 of 618 | #651 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #4257 of 16,910 | #13815 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 3–4 |
| Students | 883 | 375 |
| Enrollment | 883 | 375 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.6% | 57.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 60% |
| city | Bangor | Bangor |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (66.1 vs 66.5).
- •Washington El Sch does better on math proficiency (60% vs 59%).
- •Bangor Area HS does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 60%).
- •Bangor Area HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.6% vs 57.3%).
- •Washington El Sch does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 15.5).
- •Bangor Area HS is the larger school with 883 students compared with 375.
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 Washington El Sch?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bangor Area HS and Washington El Sch?
About 6.8 km in a straight line, between Bangor and Bangor in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bangor Area HS: 883. Washington El Sch: 375. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bangor Area HS and Washington El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Bangor Area HS is 273rd of 618 and Washington El Sch is 651st of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).