Blacklick Valley JSHS vs Central Cambria HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 8.1 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
Central Cambria HS
Ebensburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
509 students
| Measure | Blacklick Valley JSHS Nanty Glo, Pennsylvania | Central Cambria HS Ebensburg, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #525 of 618 | #194 of 618 |
| National rank | #12929 of 16,910 | #2614 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 268 | 509 |
| Enrollment | 268 | 509 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 101.5% | 39.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 67% |
| city | Nanty Glo | Ebensburg |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Cambria HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.8 vs 31.8).
- •Central Cambria HS does better on math proficiency (67% vs 32%).
- •Central Cambria HS does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 42%).
- •Central Cambria HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.3% vs 101.5%).
- •Blacklick Valley JSHS does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 15.9).
- •Central Cambria HS is the larger school with 509 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 Central Cambria HS?
On the Success Index (US), Central Cambria HS ranks higher (72.8 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 Central Cambria HS?
About 8.1 km in a straight line, between Nanty Glo and Ebensburg in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blacklick Valley JSHS: 268. Central Cambria HS: 509. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blacklick Valley JSHS and Central Cambria HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Blacklick Valley JSHS is 525th of 618 and Central Cambria HS is 194th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).