Danville Area SHS vs Southern Columbia HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 11 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Danville Area SHS
Danville · Public high · Grades 9–12
635 students
Southern Columbia HS
Catawissa · Public high · Grades 9–12
348 students
| Measure | Danville Area SHS Danville, Pennsylvania | Southern Columbia HS Catawissa, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #87 of 618 | #28 of 618 |
| National rank | #1217 of 16,910 | #362 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 635 | 348 |
| Enrollment | 635 | 348 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.6% | 27.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 92% |
| city | Danville | Catawissa |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southern Columbia HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.1 vs 80.3).
- •Southern Columbia HS does better on math proficiency (92% vs 77%).
- •Southern Columbia HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.6% vs 30.6%).
- •Southern Columbia HS does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 16.3).
- •Danville Area SHS is the larger school with 635 students compared with 348.
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 Danville Area SHS better than Southern Columbia HS?
On the Success Index (US), Southern Columbia HS ranks higher (88.1 vs 80.3 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 Danville Area SHS and Southern Columbia HS?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Danville and Catawissa in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Danville Area SHS: 635. Southern Columbia HS: 348. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Danville Area SHS and Southern Columbia HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Danville Area SHS is 87th of 618 and Southern Columbia HS is 28th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).