Cambridge Springs JSHS vs Smethport Area JSHS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 135 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cambridge Springs JSHS
Cambridge Springs · Public high · Grades 7–12
345 students
Smethport Area JSHS
Smethport · Public high · Grades 7–12
345 students
| Measure | Cambridge Springs JSHS Cambridge Springs, Pennsylvania | Smethport Area JSHS Smethport, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #379 of 618 | #436 of 618 |
| National rank | #6873 of 16,910 | #8604 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 345 | 345 |
| Enrollment | 345 | 345 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.4% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 37% |
| city | Cambridge Springs | Smethport |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cambridge Springs JSHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.6 vs 49.2).
- •Cambridge Springs JSHS does better on math proficiency (40% vs 37%).
- •Cambridge Springs JSHS does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 47%).
- •Smethport Area JSHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51% vs 55.4%).
- •Smethport Area JSHS does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 12.8).
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 Cambridge Springs JSHS better than Smethport Area JSHS?
On the Success Index (US), Cambridge Springs JSHS ranks higher (55.6 vs 49.2 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 Cambridge Springs JSHS and Smethport Area JSHS?
About 135 km in a straight line, between Cambridge Springs and Smethport in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cambridge Springs JSHS: 345. Smethport Area JSHS: 345. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cambridge Springs JSHS and Smethport Area JSHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Cambridge Springs JSHS is 379th of 618 and Smethport Area JSHS is 436th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).