Carbondale Area JSHS vs Western Wayne 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.
Carbondale Area JSHS
Carbondale · Public high · Grades 7–12
736 students
Western Wayne HS
Lake Ariel · Public high · Grades 9–12
562 students
| Measure | Carbondale Area JSHS Carbondale, Pennsylvania | Western Wayne HS Lake Ariel, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #428 of 618 | #213 of 618 |
| National rank | #8322 of 16,910 | #2957 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 736 | 562 |
| Enrollment | 736 | 562 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.9% | 49.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 62% |
| city | Carbondale | Lake Ariel |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Western Wayne HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.4 vs 50.2).
- •Western Wayne HS does better on math proficiency (62% vs 32%).
- •Western Wayne HS does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 60%).
- •Western Wayne HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.1% vs 65.9%).
- •Carbondale Area JSHS does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 12.8).
- •Carbondale Area JSHS is the larger school with 736 students compared with 562.
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 Carbondale Area JSHS better than Western Wayne HS?
On the Success Index (US), Western Wayne HS ranks higher (71.4 vs 50.2 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 Carbondale Area JSHS and Western Wayne HS?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Carbondale and Lake Ariel in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carbondale Area JSHS: 736. Western Wayne HS: 562. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carbondale Area JSHS and Western Wayne HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Carbondale Area JSHS is 428th of 618 and Western Wayne HS is 213th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).