Biglerville HS vs Penn Cambria HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 128 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Biglerville HS
Biglerville · Public high · Grades 9–12
535 students
Penn Cambria HS
Cresson · Public high · Grades 9–12
538 students
| Measure | Biglerville HS Biglerville, Pennsylvania | Penn Cambria HS Cresson, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #137 of 618 | #206 of 618 |
| National rank | #1748 of 16,910 | #2870 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 535 | 538 |
| Enrollment | 535 | 538 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.4% | 43.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 72% |
| city | Biglerville | Cresson |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Biglerville HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.9 vs 71.8).
- •Penn Cambria HS does better on math proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •Biglerville HS does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 72%).
- •Penn Cambria HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.5% vs 45.4%).
- •Biglerville HS does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 14.5).
- •Penn Cambria HS is the larger school with 538 students compared with 535.
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 Biglerville HS better than Penn Cambria HS?
On the Success Index (US), Biglerville HS ranks higher (76.9 vs 71.8 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 Biglerville HS and Penn Cambria HS?
About 128 km in a straight line, between Biglerville and Cresson in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Biglerville HS: 535. Penn Cambria HS: 538. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Biglerville HS and Penn Cambria HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Biglerville HS is 137th of 618 and Penn Cambria HS is 206th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).