Blacklick Valley JSHS vs Cambria El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 8.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blacklick Valley JSHS
Nanty Glo · Public high · Grades 7–12
268 students
Cambria El Sch
Ebensburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
542 students
| Measure | Blacklick Valley JSHS Nanty Glo, Pennsylvania | Cambria El Sch Ebensburg, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #525 of 618 | #591 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #12929 of 16,910 | #12118 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 268 | 542 |
| Enrollment | 268 | 542 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 101.5% | 36.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 57% |
| city | Nanty Glo | Ebensburg |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cambria El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.8 vs 31.8).
- •Cambria El Sch does better on math proficiency (57% vs 32%).
- •Cambria El Sch does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 42%).
- •Cambria El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.7% vs 101.5%).
- •Blacklick Valley JSHS does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 16.9).
- •Cambria El Sch is the larger school with 542 students compared with 268.
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 Blacklick Valley JSHS better than Cambria El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Cambria El Sch ranks higher (68.8 vs 31.8 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 Blacklick Valley JSHS and Cambria El Sch?
About 8.3 km in a straight line, between Nanty Glo and Ebensburg in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blacklick Valley JSHS: 268. Cambria El Sch: 542. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blacklick Valley JSHS and Cambria El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Blacklick Valley JSHS is 525th of 618 and Cambria El Sch is 591st of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).