Carlisle Area HS vs Quakertown Community HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 160 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carlisle Area HS
Carlisle · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,559 students
Quakertown Community HS
Quakertown · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,570 students
| Measure | Carlisle Area HS Carlisle, Pennsylvania | Quakertown Community HS Quakertown, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #185 of 618 | #146 of 618 |
| National rank | #2454 of 16,910 | #1906 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,559 | 1,570 |
| Enrollment | 1,559 | 1,570 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.2% | 37.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 76% |
| city | Carlisle | Quakertown |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Quakertown Community HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.2 vs 73.5).
- •Quakertown Community HS does better on math proficiency (76% vs 67%).
- •Quakertown Community HS does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 81%).
- •Quakertown Community HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.5% vs 45.2%).
- •Carlisle Area HS does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 16.4).
- •Quakertown Community HS is the larger school with 1,570 students compared with 1,559.
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 Carlisle Area HS better than Quakertown Community HS?
On the Success Index (US), Quakertown Community HS ranks higher (76.2 vs 73.5 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 Carlisle Area HS and Quakertown Community HS?
About 160 km in a straight line, between Carlisle and Quakertown in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carlisle Area HS: 1,559. Quakertown Community HS: 1,570. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carlisle Area HS and Quakertown Community HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Carlisle Area HS is 185th of 618 and Quakertown Community HS is 146th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).