Clairton MS/HS vs Northwest Area HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 327 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clairton MS/HS
Clairton · Public high · Grades 6–12
407 students
Northwest Area HS
Shickshinny · Public high · Grades 7–12
406 students
| Measure | Clairton MS/HS Clairton, Pennsylvania | Northwest Area HS Shickshinny, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #563 of 618 | #318 of 618 |
| National rank | #15038 of 16,910 | #5517 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 407 | 406 |
| Enrollment | 407 | 406 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 103.4% | 48.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 40% |
| city | Clairton | Shickshinny |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northwest Area HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.2 vs 21.4).
- •Northwest Area HS does better on math proficiency (40% vs 13%).
- •Northwest Area HS does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 37%).
- •Northwest Area HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.8% vs 103.4%).
- •Northwest Area HS does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 12.3).
- •Clairton MS/HS is the larger school with 407 students compared with 406.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Clairton MS/HS better than Northwest Area HS?
On the Success Index (US), Northwest Area HS ranks higher (61.2 vs 21.4 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 Clairton MS/HS and Northwest Area HS?
About 327 km in a straight line, between Clairton and Shickshinny in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clairton MS/HS: 407. Northwest Area HS: 406. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clairton MS/HS and Northwest Area HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Clairton MS/HS is 563rd of 618 and Northwest Area HS is 318th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).