Cowanesque Valley JSHS vs Northern Potter JSHS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 14 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cowanesque Valley JSHS
Westfield · Public high · Grades 7–12
365 students
Northern Potter JSHS
Ulysses · Public high · Grades 7–12
219 students
| Measure | Cowanesque Valley JSHS Westfield, Pennsylvania | Northern Potter JSHS Ulysses, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #493 of 618 | #456 of 618 |
| National rank | #10864 of 16,910 | #9409 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 365 | 219 |
| Enrollment | 365 | 219 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 103.8% | 62.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 27% |
| city | Westfield | Ulysses |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northern Potter JSHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.2 vs 40.4).
- •Cowanesque Valley JSHS does better on math proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Northern Potter JSHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.1% vs 103.8%).
- •Northern Potter JSHS does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 13.0).
- •Cowanesque Valley JSHS is the larger school with 365 students compared with 219.
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 Cowanesque Valley JSHS better than Northern Potter JSHS?
On the Success Index (US), Northern Potter JSHS ranks higher (46.2 vs 40.4 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 Cowanesque Valley JSHS and Northern Potter JSHS?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Westfield and Ulysses in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cowanesque Valley JSHS: 365. Northern Potter JSHS: 219. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cowanesque Valley JSHS and Northern Potter JSHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Cowanesque Valley JSHS is 493rd of 618 and Northern Potter JSHS is 456th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).