Boyertown Area SHS vs Pottsgrove SHS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 7.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Boyertown Area SHS
Boyertown · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,052 students
Pottsgrove SHS
Pottstown · Public high · Grades 9–12
973 students
| Measure | Boyertown Area SHS Boyertown, Pennsylvania | Pottsgrove SHS Pottstown, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 10% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #116 of 618 | #425 of 618 |
| National rank | #1516 of 16,910 | #8292 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,052 | 973 |
| Enrollment | 2,052 | 973 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.2% | 99.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 56% |
| city | Boyertown | Pottstown |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Boyertown Area SHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.4 vs 50.4).
- •Boyertown Area SHS does better on math proficiency (83% vs 56%).
- •Boyertown Area SHS does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 66%).
- •Boyertown Area SHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.2% vs 99.7%).
- •Pottsgrove SHS does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 17.5).
- •Boyertown Area SHS is the larger school with 2,052 students compared with 973.
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 Boyertown Area SHS better than Pottsgrove SHS?
On the Success Index (US), Boyertown Area SHS ranks higher (78.4 vs 50.4 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 Boyertown Area SHS and Pottsgrove SHS?
About 7.6 km in a straight line, between Boyertown and Pottstown in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Boyertown Area SHS: 2,052. Pottsgrove SHS: 973. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Boyertown Area SHS and Pottsgrove SHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Boyertown Area SHS is 116th of 618 and Pottsgrove SHS is 425th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).