Blackhawk HS vs Panther Valley JSHS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 383 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blackhawk HS
Beaver Falls · Public high · Grades 9–12
763 students
Panther Valley JSHS
Lansford · Public high · Grades 7–12
759 students
| Measure | Blackhawk HS Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania | Panther Valley JSHS Lansford, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #82 of 618 | #549 of 618 |
| National rank | #1130 of 16,910 | #14245 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 763 | 759 |
| Enrollment | 763 | 759 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.6% | 104.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 21% |
| city | Beaver Falls | Lansford |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blackhawk HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.9 vs 25.7).
- •Blackhawk HS does better on math proficiency (82% vs 21%).
- •Blackhawk HS does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 54%).
- •Blackhawk HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.6% vs 104.2%).
- •Blackhawk HS does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 16.9).
- •Blackhawk HS is the larger school with 763 students compared with 759.
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 Blackhawk HS better than Panther Valley JSHS?
On the Success Index (US), Blackhawk HS ranks higher (80.9 vs 25.7 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 Blackhawk HS and Panther Valley JSHS?
About 383 km in a straight line, between Beaver Falls and Lansford in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blackhawk HS: 763. Panther Valley JSHS: 759. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blackhawk HS and Panther Valley JSHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Blackhawk HS is 82nd of 618 and Panther Valley JSHS is 549th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).