DuBois Area SHS vs Furness Horace HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 332 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
DuBois Area SHS
DuBois · Public high · Grades 9–12
893 students
Furness Horace HS
Philadelphia · Public high · Grades 9–12
896 students
| Measure | DuBois Area SHS DuBois, Pennsylvania | Furness Horace HS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #326 of 618 | #575 of 618 |
| National rank | #5795 of 16,910 | #15503 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 893 | 896 |
| Enrollment | 893 | 896 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 101.9% | 91.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 19.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 27% |
| city | DuBois | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •DuBois Area SHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.0 vs 18.7).
- •DuBois Area SHS does better on math proficiency (72% vs 27%).
- •DuBois Area SHS does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 27%).
- •Furness Horace HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.7% vs 101.9%).
- •DuBois Area SHS does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 19.9).
- •Furness Horace HS is the larger school with 896 students compared with 893.
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 DuBois Area SHS better than Furness Horace HS?
On the Success Index (US), DuBois Area SHS ranks higher (60.0 vs 18.7 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 DuBois Area SHS and Furness Horace HS?
About 332 km in a straight line, between DuBois and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
DuBois Area SHS: 893. Furness Horace HS: 896. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do DuBois Area SHS and Furness Horace HS rank in Pennsylvania?
DuBois Area SHS is 326th of 618 and Furness Horace HS is 575th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).