Derry Area SHS vs Greater Latrobe JHS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 8.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Derry Area SHS
Derry · Public high · Grades 9–12
598 students
Greater Latrobe JHS
Latrobe · Public middle · Grades 7–8
499 students
| Measure | Derry Area SHS Derry, Pennsylvania | Greater Latrobe JHS Latrobe, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #303 of 618 | #71 of 521 |
| National rank | #5281 of 16,910 | #1299 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 598 | 499 |
| Enrollment | 598 | 499 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.3% | 33.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 55% |
| city | Derry | Latrobe |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Greater Latrobe JHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.2 vs 62.0).
- •Derry Area SHS does better on math proficiency (72% vs 55%).
- •Greater Latrobe JHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.5% vs 98.3%).
- •Greater Latrobe JHS does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 13.3).
- •Derry Area SHS is the larger school with 598 students compared with 499.
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 Derry Area SHS better than Greater Latrobe JHS?
On the Success Index (US), Greater Latrobe JHS ranks higher (81.2 vs 62.0 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 Derry Area SHS and Greater Latrobe JHS?
About 8.6 km in a straight line, between Derry and Latrobe in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Derry Area SHS: 598. Greater Latrobe JHS: 499. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Derry Area SHS and Greater Latrobe JHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Derry Area SHS is 303rd of 618 and Greater Latrobe JHS is 71st of 521 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).