Dallas SHS vs Dana El Ctr
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 8.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dallas SHS
Dallas · Public high · Grades 9–12
745 students
Dana El Ctr
Forty Fort · Public elementary · Grades K–5
626 students
| Measure | Dallas SHS Dallas, Pennsylvania | Dana El Ctr Forty Fort, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #83 of 618 | #1160 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #1147 of 16,910 | #31925 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 745 | 626 |
| Enrollment | 745 | 626 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.9% | 95.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 40% |
| city | Dallas | Forty Fort |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dallas SHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.8 vs 40.0).
- •Dallas SHS does better on math proficiency (77% vs 40%).
- •Dallas SHS does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 63%).
- •Dallas SHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.9% vs 95.8%).
- •Dallas SHS does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 17.4).
- •Dallas SHS is the larger school with 745 students compared with 626.
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 Dallas SHS better than Dana El Ctr?
On the Success Index (US), Dallas SHS ranks higher (80.8 vs 40.0 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 Dallas SHS and Dana El Ctr?
About 8.7 km in a straight line, between Dallas and Forty Fort in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dallas SHS: 745. Dana El Ctr: 626. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dallas SHS and Dana El Ctr rank in Pennsylvania?
Dallas SHS is 83rd of 618 and Dana El Ctr is 1160th of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).