Berwick Area HS vs Northwest Area HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 13 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Berwick Area HS
Berwick · Public high · Grades 9–12
692 students
Northwest Area HS
Shickshinny · Public high · Grades 7–12
406 students
| Measure | Berwick Area HS Berwick, Pennsylvania | Northwest Area HS Shickshinny, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #387 of 618 | #318 of 618 |
| National rank | #6970 of 16,910 | #5517 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 692 | 406 |
| Enrollment | 692 | 406 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 103.9% | 48.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 40% |
| city | Berwick | Shickshinny |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northwest Area HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.2 vs 55.2).
- •Berwick Area HS does better on math proficiency (67% vs 40%).
- •Northwest Area HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.8% vs 103.9%).
- •Northwest Area HS does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 13.3).
- •Berwick Area HS is the larger school with 692 students compared with 406.
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 Berwick Area HS better than Northwest Area HS?
On the Success Index (US), Northwest Area HS ranks higher (61.2 vs 55.2 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 Berwick Area HS and Northwest Area HS?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Berwick and Shickshinny in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Berwick Area HS: 692. Northwest Area HS: 406. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Berwick Area HS and Northwest Area HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Berwick Area HS is 387th of 618 and Northwest Area HS is 318th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).