East Juniata JSHS vs Purchase Line JSHS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 144 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Juniata JSHS
McAlisterville · Public high · Grades 7–12
362 students
Purchase Line JSHS
Commodore · Public high · Grades 7–12
363 students
| Measure | East Juniata JSHS McAlisterville, Pennsylvania | Purchase Line JSHS Commodore, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #338 of 618 | #482 of 618 |
| National rank | #6004 of 16,910 | #10372 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 362 | 363 |
| Enrollment | 362 | 363 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.4% | 103.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 37% |
| city | McAlisterville | Commodore |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Juniata JSHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.2 vs 42.4).
- •East Juniata JSHS does better on math proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •East Juniata JSHS does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •East Juniata JSHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.4% vs 103.9%).
- •Purchase Line JSHS does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 11.7).
- •Purchase Line JSHS is the larger school with 363 students compared with 362.
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 East Juniata JSHS better than Purchase Line JSHS?
On the Success Index (US), East Juniata JSHS ranks higher (59.2 vs 42.4 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 East Juniata JSHS and Purchase Line JSHS?
About 144 km in a straight line, between McAlisterville and Commodore in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Juniata JSHS: 362. Purchase Line JSHS: 363. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Juniata JSHS and Purchase Line JSHS rank in Pennsylvania?
East Juniata JSHS is 338th of 618 and Purchase Line JSHS is 482nd of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).