Elizabeth Forward SHS vs Panther Valley JSHS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 345 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elizabeth Forward SHS
Elizabeth · Public high · Grades 9–12
763 students
Panther Valley JSHS
Lansford · Public high · Grades 7–12
759 students
| Measure | Elizabeth Forward SHS Elizabeth, Pennsylvania | Panther Valley JSHS Lansford, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #143 of 618 | #549 of 618 |
| National rank | #1823 of 16,910 | #14245 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 763 | 759 |
| Enrollment | 763 | 759 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38% | 104.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 21% |
| city | Elizabeth | Lansford |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elizabeth Forward SHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.6 vs 25.7).
- •Elizabeth Forward SHS does better on math proficiency (77% vs 21%).
- •Elizabeth Forward SHS does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 54%).
- •Elizabeth Forward SHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38% vs 104.2%).
- •Elizabeth Forward SHS does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 16.9).
- •Elizabeth Forward SHS is the larger school with 763 students compared with 759.
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 Elizabeth Forward SHS better than Panther Valley JSHS?
On the Success Index (US), Elizabeth Forward SHS ranks higher (76.6 vs 25.7 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 Elizabeth Forward SHS and Panther Valley JSHS?
About 345 km in a straight line, between Elizabeth and Lansford in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elizabeth Forward SHS: 763. Panther Valley JSHS: 759. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elizabeth Forward SHS and Panther Valley JSHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Elizabeth Forward SHS is 143rd of 618 and Panther Valley JSHS is 549th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).