Ephrata SHS vs Harrisburg HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 57 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ephrata SHS
Ephrata · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,347 students
Harrisburg HS
Harrisburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,343 students
| Measure | Ephrata SHS Ephrata, Pennsylvania | Harrisburg HS Harrisburg, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #138 of 618 | #609 of 618 |
| National rank | #1754 of 16,910 | #16630 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,347 | 1,343 |
| Enrollment | 1,347 | 1,343 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.3% | 99.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 12% |
| city | Ephrata | Harrisburg |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ephrata SHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.9 vs 9.7).
- •Ephrata SHS does better on math proficiency (81% vs 12%).
- •Ephrata SHS does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 17%).
- •Ephrata SHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.3% vs 99.4%).
- •Ephrata SHS does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 18.1).
- •Ephrata SHS is the larger school with 1,347 students compared with 1,343.
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 Ephrata SHS better than Harrisburg HS?
On the Success Index (US), Ephrata SHS ranks higher (76.9 vs 9.7 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 Ephrata SHS and Harrisburg HS?
About 57 km in a straight line, between Ephrata and Harrisburg in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ephrata SHS: 1,347. Harrisburg HS: 1,343. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ephrata SHS and Harrisburg HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Ephrata SHS is 138th of 618 and Harrisburg HS is 609th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).