Fairfield Area HS vs Farrell Area HS/UMS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 307 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairfield Area HS
Fairfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
277 students
Farrell Area HS/UMS
Farrell · Public high · Grades 7–12
281 students
| Measure | Fairfield Area HS Fairfield, Pennsylvania | Farrell Area HS/UMS Farrell, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #80 of 618 | #568 of 618 |
| National rank | #1004 of 16,910 | #15324 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 277 | 281 |
| Enrollment | 277 | 281 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.9% | 96.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 12% |
| city | Fairfield | Farrell |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fairfield Area HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.9 vs 19.6).
- •Fairfield Area HS does better on math proficiency (72% vs 12%).
- •Fairfield Area HS does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 27%).
- •Fairfield Area HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.9% vs 96.4%).
- •Fairfield Area HS does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 12.2).
- •Farrell Area HS/UMS is the larger school with 281 students compared with 277.
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 Fairfield Area HS better than Farrell Area HS/UMS?
On the Success Index (US), Fairfield Area HS ranks higher (81.9 vs 19.6 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 Fairfield Area HS and Farrell Area HS/UMS?
About 307 km in a straight line, between Fairfield and Farrell in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairfield Area HS: 277. Farrell Area HS/UMS: 281. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairfield Area HS and Farrell Area HS/UMS rank in Pennsylvania?
Fairfield Area HS is 80th of 618 and Farrell Area HS/UMS is 568th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).