Elk Lake JSHS vs Jim Thorpe Area HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 97 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elk Lake JSHS
Springville · Public high · Grades 7–12
490 students
Jim Thorpe Area HS
Jim Thorpe · Public high · Grades 9–12
490 students
| Measure | Elk Lake JSHS Springville, Pennsylvania | Jim Thorpe Area HS Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #328 of 618 | #300 of 618 |
| National rank | #5841 of 16,910 | #5254 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 490 | 490 |
| Enrollment | 490 | 490 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50% | 61.4% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 62% |
| city | Springville | Jim Thorpe |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jim Thorpe Area HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.1 vs 59.8).
- •Jim Thorpe Area HS does better on math proficiency (62% vs 36%).
- •Jim Thorpe Area HS does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 65%).
- •Elk Lake JSHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50% vs 61.4%).
- •Elk Lake JSHS does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 14.0).
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 Elk Lake JSHS better than Jim Thorpe Area HS?
On the Success Index (US), Jim Thorpe Area HS ranks higher (62.1 vs 59.8 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 Elk Lake JSHS and Jim Thorpe Area HS?
About 97 km in a straight line, between Springville and Jim Thorpe in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elk Lake JSHS: 490. Jim Thorpe Area HS: 490. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elk Lake JSHS and Jim Thorpe Area HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Elk Lake JSHS is 328th of 618 and Jim Thorpe Area HS is 300th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).