Blacklick Valley JSHS vs Jackson El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 4.1 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
Jackson El Sch
Johnstown · Public elementary · Grades K–2
105 students
| Measure | Blacklick Valley JSHS Nanty Glo, Pennsylvania | Jackson El Sch Johnstown, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #525 of 618 | #957 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #12929 of 16,910 | #23325 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades K–2 |
| Students | 268 | 105 |
| Enrollment | 268 | 105 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 101.5% | 95.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 7.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 42% |
| city | Nanty Glo | Johnstown |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jackson El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.6 vs 31.8).
- •Jackson El Sch does better on math proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Jackson El Sch does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 42%).
- •Jackson El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.2% vs 101.5%).
- •Jackson El Sch does better on students per teacher (7.5 vs 11.7).
- •Blacklick Valley JSHS is the larger school with 268 students compared with 105.
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 Jackson El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Jackson El Sch ranks higher (52.6 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 Jackson El Sch?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Nanty Glo and Johnstown in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blacklick Valley JSHS: 268. Jackson El Sch: 105. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blacklick Valley JSHS and Jackson El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Blacklick Valley JSHS is 525th of 618 and Jackson El Sch is 957th of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).