Blue Mountain HS vs Forest Hills JSHS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 224 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blue Mountain HS
Schuylkill Haven · Public high · Grades 9–12
791 students
Forest Hills JSHS
Sidman · Public high · Grades 7–12
798 students
| Measure | Blue Mountain HS Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania | Forest Hills JSHS Sidman, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #141 of 618 | #450 of 618 |
| National rank | #1798 of 16,910 | #9081 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 791 | 798 |
| Enrollment | 791 | 798 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.7% | 99.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 42% |
| city | Schuylkill Haven | Sidman |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blue Mountain HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.7 vs 47.4).
- •Blue Mountain HS does better on math proficiency (62% vs 42%).
- •Blue Mountain HS does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 69%).
- •Blue Mountain HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.7% vs 99.2%).
- •Blue Mountain HS does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 14.3).
- •Forest Hills JSHS is the larger school with 798 students compared with 791.
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 Blue Mountain HS better than Forest Hills JSHS?
On the Success Index (US), Blue Mountain HS ranks higher (76.7 vs 47.4 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 Blue Mountain HS and Forest Hills JSHS?
About 224 km in a straight line, between Schuylkill Haven and Sidman in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blue Mountain HS: 791. Forest Hills JSHS: 798. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blue Mountain HS and Forest Hills JSHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Blue Mountain HS is 141st of 618 and Forest Hills JSHS is 450th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).