Bellefonte Area HS vs Pleasant Gap El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 5.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bellefonte Area HS
Bellefonte · Public high · Grades 9–12
850 students
Pleasant Gap El Sch
Pleasant Gap · Public elementary · Grades K–5
215 students
| Measure | Bellefonte Area HS Bellefonte, Pennsylvania | Pleasant Gap El Sch Pleasant Gap, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #175 of 618 | #299 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #2378 of 16,910 | #4627 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 850 | 215 |
| Enrollment | 850 | 215 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.2% | 29.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 9.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 62% |
| city | Bellefonte | Pleasant Gap |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pleasant Gap El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.7 vs 73.8).
- •Bellefonte Area HS does better on math proficiency (67% vs 62%).
- •Pleasant Gap El Sch does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •Pleasant Gap El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.8% vs 30.2%).
- •Pleasant Gap El Sch does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 14.4).
- •Bellefonte Area HS is the larger school with 850 students compared with 215.
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 Bellefonte Area HS better than Pleasant Gap El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Pleasant Gap El Sch ranks higher (80.7 vs 73.8 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 Bellefonte Area HS and Pleasant Gap El Sch?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Bellefonte and Pleasant Gap in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bellefonte Area HS: 850. Pleasant Gap El Sch: 215. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bellefonte Area HS and Pleasant Gap El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Bellefonte Area HS is 175th of 618 and Pleasant Gap El Sch is 299th of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).