Dunmore JSHS vs Scranton HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dunmore JSHS
Dunmore · Public high · Grades 7–12
674 students
Scranton HS
Scranton · Public high · Grades 7–12
1,815 students
| Measure | Dunmore JSHS Dunmore, Pennsylvania | Scranton HS Scranton, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #468 of 618 | #518 of 618 |
| National rank | #9750 of 16,910 | #12530 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 674 | 1,815 |
| Enrollment | 674 | 1,815 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.1% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 20.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 42% |
| city | Dunmore | Scranton |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dunmore JSHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.7 vs 33.6).
- •Dunmore JSHS does better on math proficiency (43% vs 42%).
- •Dunmore JSHS does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 53%).
- •Dunmore JSHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.1% vs 100%).
- •Dunmore JSHS does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 20.4).
- •Scranton HS is the larger school with 1,815 students compared with 674.
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 Dunmore JSHS better than Scranton HS?
On the Success Index (US), Dunmore JSHS ranks higher (44.7 vs 33.6 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 Dunmore JSHS and Scranton HS?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Dunmore and Scranton in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dunmore JSHS: 674. Scranton HS: 1,815. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dunmore JSHS and Scranton HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Dunmore JSHS is 468th of 618 and Scranton HS is 518th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).