Central Mountain HS vs Southern Lehigh SHS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 189 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
Southern Lehigh SHS
Center Valley · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,013 students
| Measure | Central Mountain HS Mill Hall, Pennsylvania | Southern Lehigh SHS Center Valley, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 84 Top 5% |
| State rank | #469 of 618 | #61 of 618 |
| National rank | #9828 of 16,910 | #717 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,013 | 1,013 |
| Enrollment | 1,013 | 1,013 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 106.7% | 20.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 89% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 76% |
| city | Mill Hall | Center Valley |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southern Lehigh SHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.3 vs 44.4).
- •Southern Lehigh SHS does better on math proficiency (76% vs 54%).
- •Southern Lehigh SHS does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 62%).
- •Southern Lehigh SHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.7% vs 106.7%).
- •Southern Lehigh SHS does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 17.2).
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 Southern Lehigh SHS?
On the Success Index (US), Southern Lehigh SHS ranks higher (84.3 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 Southern Lehigh SHS?
About 189 km in a straight line, between Mill Hall and Center Valley in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Mountain HS: 1,013. Southern Lehigh SHS: 1,013. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Mountain HS and Southern Lehigh SHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Central Mountain HS is 469th of 618 and Southern Lehigh SHS is 61st of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).