Cocalico SHS vs Ephrata SHS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 6.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cocalico SHS
Denver · Public high · Grades 9–12
991 students
Ephrata SHS
Ephrata · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,347 students
| Measure | Cocalico SHS Denver, Pennsylvania | Ephrata SHS Ephrata, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #145 of 618 | #138 of 618 |
| National rank | #1896 of 16,910 | #1754 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 991 | 1,347 |
| Enrollment | 991 | 1,347 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.4% | 50.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 81% |
| city | Denver | Ephrata |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (76.2 vs 76.9).
- •Ephrata SHS does better on math proficiency (81% vs 77%).
- •Ephrata SHS does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 78%).
- •Cocalico SHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.4% vs 50.3%).
- •Ephrata SHS does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 14.6).
- •Ephrata SHS is the larger school with 1,347 students compared with 991.
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 Cocalico SHS better than Ephrata SHS?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cocalico SHS and Ephrata SHS?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between Denver and Ephrata in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cocalico SHS: 991. Ephrata SHS: 1,347. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cocalico SHS and Ephrata SHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Cocalico SHS is 145th of 618 and Ephrata SHS is 138th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).