Cranberry Area JSHS vs Oil City SHS
A head-to-head comparison of two high 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 SHS
Oil City · Public high · Grades 9–12
611 students
| Measure | Cranberry Area JSHS Seneca, Pennsylvania | Oil City SHS Oil City, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #309 of 618 | #409 of 618 |
| National rank | #5414 of 16,910 | #7785 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 563 | 611 |
| Enrollment | 563 | 611 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.3% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 62% |
| city | Seneca | Oil City |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cranberry Area JSHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.5 vs 52.3).
- •Oil City SHS does better on math proficiency (62% vs 46%).
- •Oil City SHS does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 65%).
- •Cranberry Area JSHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.3% vs 100%).
- •Cranberry Area JSHS does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 14.9).
- •Oil City SHS is the larger school with 611 students compared with 563.
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 SHS?
On the Success Index (US), Cranberry Area JSHS ranks higher (61.5 vs 52.3 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 SHS?
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 SHS: 611. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cranberry Area JSHS and Oil City SHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Cranberry Area JSHS is 309th of 618 and Oil City SHS is 409th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).