Chartiers-Houston JSHS vs Penn Cambria HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 141 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chartiers-Houston JSHS
Houston · Public high · Grades 7–12
539 students
Penn Cambria HS
Cresson · Public high · Grades 9–12
538 students
| Measure | Chartiers-Houston JSHS Houston, Pennsylvania | Penn Cambria HS Cresson, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #285 of 618 | #206 of 618 |
| National rank | #4741 of 16,910 | #2870 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 539 | 538 |
| Enrollment | 539 | 538 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.7% | 43.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 72% |
| city | Houston | Cresson |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Penn Cambria HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.8 vs 64.1).
- •Penn Cambria HS does better on math proficiency (72% vs 44%).
- •Penn Cambria HS does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •Chartiers-Houston JSHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.7% vs 43.5%).
- •Chartiers-Houston JSHS does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 14.5).
- •Chartiers-Houston JSHS is the larger school with 539 students compared with 538.
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 Chartiers-Houston JSHS better than Penn Cambria HS?
On the Success Index (US), Penn Cambria HS ranks higher (71.8 vs 64.1 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 Chartiers-Houston JSHS and Penn Cambria HS?
About 141 km in a straight line, between Houston and Cresson in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chartiers-Houston JSHS: 539. Penn Cambria HS: 538. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chartiers-Houston JSHS and Penn Cambria HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Chartiers-Houston JSHS is 285th of 618 and Penn Cambria HS is 206th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).