Building 21 Allentown vs Montgomery JSHS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 134 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Building 21 Allentown
Allentown · Public high · Grades 9–12
415 students
Montgomery JSHS
Montgomery · Public high · Grades 7–12
417 students
| Measure | Building 21 Allentown Allentown, Pennsylvania | Montgomery JSHS Montgomery, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank | #585 of 618 | #269 of 618 |
| National rank | #15905 of 16,910 | #4154 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 415 | 417 |
| Enrollment | 415 | 417 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99% | 53.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 62% |
| city | Allentown | Montgomery |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Montgomery JSHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.6 vs 16.1).
- •Montgomery JSHS does better on math proficiency (62% vs 17%).
- •Montgomery JSHS does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 27%).
- •Montgomery JSHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.2% vs 99%).
- •Montgomery JSHS does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 16.0).
- •Montgomery JSHS is the larger school with 417 students compared with 415.
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 Building 21 Allentown better than Montgomery JSHS?
On the Success Index (US), Montgomery JSHS ranks higher (66.6 vs 16.1 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 Building 21 Allentown and Montgomery JSHS?
About 134 km in a straight line, between Allentown and Montgomery in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Building 21 Allentown: 415. Montgomery JSHS: 417. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Building 21 Allentown and Montgomery JSHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Building 21 Allentown is 585th of 618 and Montgomery JSHS is 269th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).