Brownsville Area HS vs Fort Cherry JSHS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 50 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brownsville Area HS
Brownsville · Public high · Grades 9–12
457 students
Fort Cherry JSHS
Mc Donald · Public high · Grades 7–12
457 students
| Measure | Brownsville Area HS Brownsville, Pennsylvania | Fort Cherry JSHS Mc Donald, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #501 of 618 | #352 of 618 |
| National rank | #11107 of 16,910 | #6205 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 457 | 457 |
| Enrollment | 457 | 457 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93% | 50.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 35% |
| city | Brownsville | Mc Donald |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fort Cherry JSHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.4 vs 39.3).
- •Brownsville Area HS does better on math proficiency (42% vs 35%).
- •Fort Cherry JSHS does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 52%).
- •Fort Cherry JSHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.5% vs 93%).
- •Fort Cherry JSHS does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 15.8).
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 Brownsville Area HS better than Fort Cherry JSHS?
On the Success Index (US), Fort Cherry JSHS ranks higher (58.4 vs 39.3 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 Brownsville Area HS and Fort Cherry JSHS?
About 50 km in a straight line, between Brownsville and Mc Donald in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brownsville Area HS: 457. Fort Cherry JSHS: 457. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brownsville Area HS and Fort Cherry JSHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Brownsville Area HS is 501st of 618 and Fort Cherry JSHS is 352nd of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).