Cambria Heights SHS vs Northern Cambria HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 13 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cambria Heights SHS
Patton · Public high · Grades 9–12
419 students
Northern Cambria HS
Northern Cambria · Public high · Grades 9–12
262 students
| Measure | Cambria Heights SHS Patton, Pennsylvania | Northern Cambria HS Northern Cambria, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #176 of 618 | #254 of 618 |
| National rank | #2381 of 16,910 | #3876 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 419 | 262 |
| Enrollment | 419 | 262 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.8% | 55.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 62% |
| city | Patton | Northern Cambria |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cambria Heights SHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.8 vs 67.8).
- •Cambria Heights SHS does better on math proficiency (67% vs 62%).
- •Cambria Heights SHS does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 72%).
- •Cambria Heights SHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.8% vs 55.3%).
- •Northern Cambria HS does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 12.3).
- •Cambria Heights SHS is the larger school with 419 students compared with 262.
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 Cambria Heights SHS better than Northern Cambria HS?
On the Success Index (US), Cambria Heights SHS ranks higher (73.8 vs 67.8 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 Cambria Heights SHS and Northern Cambria HS?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Patton and Northern Cambria in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cambria Heights SHS: 419. Northern Cambria HS: 262. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cambria Heights SHS and Northern Cambria HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Cambria Heights SHS is 176th of 618 and Northern Cambria HS is 254th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).