Blue Mountain HS vs Gillingham Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 6.3 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
Gillingham Charter School
Pottsville · Charter other · Grades K–12
233 students
| Measure | Blue Mountain HS Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania | Gillingham Charter School Pottsville, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #141 of 618 | – |
| National rank | #1798 of 16,910 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Other |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 791 | 233 |
| Enrollment | 791 | 233 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.7% | 107.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 22% |
| city | Schuylkill Haven | Pottsville |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blue Mountain HS does better on math proficiency (62% vs 22%).
- •Blue Mountain HS does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 47%).
- •Blue Mountain HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.7% vs 107.3%).
- •Gillingham Charter School does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 12.0).
- •Blue Mountain HS is the larger school with 791 students compared with 233.
- •Blue Mountain HS is a public school while Gillingham Charter School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Gillingham Charter School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Blue Mountain HS and Gillingham Charter School?
About 6.3 km in a straight line, between Schuylkill Haven and Pottsville in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blue Mountain HS: 791. Gillingham Charter School: 233. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blue Mountain HS and Gillingham Charter School rank in Pennsylvania?
Blue Mountain HS is 141st of 618 and Gillingham Charter School is unranked among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).