Dunmore JSHS vs Shamokin Area HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 107 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
Shamokin Area HS
Shamokin · Public high · Grades 9–12
675 students
| Measure | Dunmore JSHS Dunmore, Pennsylvania | Shamokin Area HS Shamokin, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #468 of 618 | #416 of 618 |
| National rank | #9750 of 16,910 | #7913 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 674 | 675 |
| Enrollment | 674 | 675 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.1% | 98.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 57% |
| city | Dunmore | Shamokin |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shamokin Area HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.8 vs 44.7).
- •Shamokin Area HS does better on math proficiency (57% vs 43%).
- •Shamokin Area HS does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 61%).
- •Shamokin Area HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.5% vs 99.1%).
- •Dunmore JSHS does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 16.9).
- •Shamokin Area HS is the larger school with 675 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 Shamokin Area HS?
On the Success Index (US), Shamokin Area HS ranks higher (51.8 vs 44.7 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 Dunmore JSHS and Shamokin Area HS?
About 107 km in a straight line, between Dunmore and Shamokin in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dunmore JSHS: 674. Shamokin Area HS: 675. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dunmore JSHS and Shamokin Area HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Dunmore JSHS is 468th of 618 and Shamokin Area HS is 416th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).