Blacklick Valley JSHS vs Central Cambria MS
A head-to-head comparison of two 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 MS
Ebensburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
347 students
| Measure | Blacklick Valley JSHS Nanty Glo, Pennsylvania | Central Cambria MS Ebensburg, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #525 of 618 | #240 of 521 |
| National rank | #12929 of 16,910 | #5041 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 268 | 347 |
| Enrollment | 268 | 347 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 101.5% | 42.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 42% |
| city | Nanty Glo | Ebensburg |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Cambria MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.0 vs 31.8).
- •Central Cambria MS does better on math proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Central Cambria MS does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 42%).
- •Central Cambria MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.9% vs 101.5%).
- •Blacklick Valley JSHS does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 13.9).
- •Central Cambria MS is the larger school with 347 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 MS?
On the Success Index (US), Central Cambria MS ranks higher (62.0 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 MS?
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 MS: 347. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blacklick Valley JSHS and Central Cambria MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Blacklick Valley JSHS is 525th of 618 and Central Cambria MS is 240th of 521 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).