Chester HS vs Punxsutawney Area HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 329 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
Punxsutawney Area HS
Punxsutawney · Public high · Grades 7–12
810 students
| Measure | Chester HS Chester, Pennsylvania | Punxsutawney Area HS Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #615 of 618 | #348 of 618 |
| National rank | #16691 of 16,910 | #6140 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 806 | 810 |
| Enrollment | 806 | 810 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 106.6% | 54.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 9.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 40% |
| city | Chester | Punxsutawney |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Punxsutawney Area HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.7 vs 8.7).
- •Punxsutawney Area HS does better on math proficiency (40% vs 2.5%).
- •Punxsutawney Area HS does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 17%).
- •Punxsutawney Area HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.7% vs 106.6%).
- •Punxsutawney Area HS does better on students per teacher (9.2 vs 15.5).
- •Punxsutawney Area HS is the larger school with 810 students compared with 806.
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 Punxsutawney Area HS?
On the Success Index (US), Punxsutawney Area HS ranks higher (58.7 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 Punxsutawney Area HS?
About 329 km in a straight line, between Chester and Punxsutawney in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chester HS: 806. Punxsutawney Area HS: 810. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chester HS and Punxsutawney Area HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Chester HS is 615th of 618 and Punxsutawney Area HS is 348th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).