Bethel Park HS vs Pocono Mountain East HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 407 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bethel Park HS
Bethel Park · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,244 students
Pocono Mountain East HS
Swiftwater · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,242 students
| Measure | Bethel Park HS Bethel Park, Pennsylvania | Pocono Mountain East HS Swiftwater, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #45 of 618 | #355 of 618 |
| National rank | #516 of 16,910 | #6281 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,244 | 1,242 |
| Enrollment | 1,244 | 1,242 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.5% | 99.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 68% |
| city | Bethel Park | Swiftwater |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bethel Park HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.3 vs 58.1).
- •Bethel Park HS does better on math proficiency (79% vs 68%).
- •Bethel Park HS does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 70%).
- •Bethel Park HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.5% vs 99.8%).
- •Pocono Mountain East HS does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.7).
- •Bethel Park HS is the larger school with 1,244 students compared with 1,242.
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 Bethel Park HS better than Pocono Mountain East HS?
On the Success Index (US), Bethel Park HS ranks higher (86.3 vs 58.1 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 Bethel Park HS and Pocono Mountain East HS?
About 407 km in a straight line, between Bethel Park and Swiftwater in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bethel Park HS: 1,244. Pocono Mountain East HS: 1,242. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bethel Park HS and Pocono Mountain East HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Bethel Park HS is 45th of 618 and Pocono Mountain East HS is 355th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).