Chester HS vs Forest Hills JSHS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 293 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chester HS
Chester · Public high · Grades 9–12
806 students
Forest Hills JSHS
Sidman · Public high · Grades 7–12
798 students
| Measure | Chester HS Chester, Pennsylvania | Forest Hills JSHS Sidman, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #615 of 618 | #450 of 618 |
| National rank | #16691 of 16,910 | #9081 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 806 | 798 |
| Enrollment | 806 | 798 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 106.6% | 99.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 42% |
| city | Chester | Sidman |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forest Hills JSHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.4 vs 8.7).
- •Forest Hills JSHS does better on math proficiency (42% vs 2.5%).
- •Forest Hills JSHS does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 17%).
- •Forest Hills JSHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.2% vs 106.6%).
- •Forest Hills JSHS does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 15.5).
- •Chester HS is the larger school with 806 students compared with 798.
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 Chester HS better than Forest Hills JSHS?
On the Success Index (US), Forest Hills JSHS ranks higher (47.4 vs 8.7 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 Chester HS and Forest Hills JSHS?
About 293 km in a straight line, between Chester and Sidman in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chester HS: 806. Forest Hills JSHS: 798. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chester HS and Forest Hills JSHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Chester HS is 615th of 618 and Forest Hills JSHS is 450th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).