Cranberry Area JSHS vs Oil City Area MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 7.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cranberry Area JSHS
Seneca · Public high · Grades 7–12
563 students
Oil City Area MS
Oil City · Public middle · Grades 5–8
528 students
| Measure | Cranberry Area JSHS Seneca, Pennsylvania | Oil City Area MS Oil City, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #309 of 618 | #416 of 521 |
| National rank | #5414 of 16,910 | #10787 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 563 | 528 |
| Enrollment | 563 | 528 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.3% | 107.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 27% |
| city | Seneca | Oil City |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cranberry Area JSHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.5 vs 35.4).
- •Cranberry Area JSHS does better on math proficiency (46% vs 27%).
- •Cranberry Area JSHS does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 53%).
- •Cranberry Area JSHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.3% vs 107.2%).
- •Cranberry Area JSHS does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 12.6).
- •Cranberry Area JSHS is the larger school with 563 students compared with 528.
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 Cranberry Area JSHS better than Oil City Area MS?
On the Success Index (US), Cranberry Area JSHS ranks higher (61.5 vs 35.4 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 Cranberry Area JSHS and Oil City Area MS?
About 7.5 km in a straight line, between Seneca and Oil City in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cranberry Area JSHS: 563. Oil City Area MS: 528. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cranberry Area JSHS and Oil City Area MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Cranberry Area JSHS is 309th of 618 and Oil City Area MS is 416th of 521 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).