Elk Lake JSHS vs Montrose Area JSHS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 15 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
Montrose Area JSHS
Montrose · Public high · Grades 7–12
565 students
| Measure | Elk Lake JSHS Springville, Pennsylvania | Montrose Area JSHS Montrose, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #328 of 618 | #381 of 618 |
| National rank | #5841 of 16,910 | #6886 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 490 | 565 |
| Enrollment | 490 | 565 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50% | 101.1% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 9.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 49% |
| city | Springville | Montrose |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elk Lake JSHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.8 vs 55.6).
- •Montrose Area JSHS does better on math proficiency (49% vs 36%).
- •Montrose Area JSHS does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 65%).
- •Elk Lake JSHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50% vs 101.1%).
- •Montrose Area JSHS does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 9.4).
- •Montrose Area JSHS is the larger school with 565 students compared with 490.
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 Montrose Area JSHS?
On the Success Index (US), Elk Lake JSHS ranks higher (59.8 vs 55.6 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 Elk Lake JSHS and Montrose Area JSHS?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Springville and Montrose in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elk Lake JSHS: 490. Montrose Area JSHS: 565. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elk Lake JSHS and Montrose Area JSHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Elk Lake JSHS is 328th of 618 and Montrose Area JSHS is 381st of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).