Central Mountain HS vs Clearfield Area JSHS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 83 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Mountain HS
Mill Hall · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,013 students
Clearfield Area JSHS
Clearfield · Public high · Grades 7–12
1,008 students
| Measure | Central Mountain HS Mill Hall, Pennsylvania | Clearfield Area JSHS Clearfield, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #469 of 618 | #449 of 618 |
| National rank | #9828 of 16,910 | #9055 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 1,013 | 1,008 |
| Enrollment | 1,013 | 1,008 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 106.7% | 103.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 43% |
| city | Mill Hall | Clearfield |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clearfield Area JSHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.5 vs 44.4).
- •Central Mountain HS does better on math proficiency (54% vs 43%).
- •Clearfield Area JSHS does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 62%).
- •Clearfield Area JSHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (103.8% vs 106.7%).
- •Clearfield Area JSHS does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 17.2).
- •Central Mountain HS is the larger school with 1,013 students compared with 1,008.
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 Central Mountain HS better than Clearfield Area JSHS?
On the Success Index (US), Clearfield Area JSHS ranks higher (47.5 vs 44.4 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 Central Mountain HS and Clearfield Area JSHS?
About 83 km in a straight line, between Mill Hall and Clearfield in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Mountain HS: 1,013. Clearfield Area JSHS: 1,008. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Mountain HS and Clearfield Area JSHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Central Mountain HS is 469th of 618 and Clearfield Area JSHS is 449th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).