Ferndale Area JSHS vs Greater Johnstown SHS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ferndale Area JSHS
Johnstown · Public high · Grades 7–12
284 students
Greater Johnstown SHS
Johnstown · Public high · Grades 8–12
917 students
| Measure | Ferndale Area JSHS Johnstown, Pennsylvania | Greater Johnstown SHS Johnstown, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #385 of 618 | #546 of 618 |
| National rank | #6907 of 16,910 | #14118 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 8–12 |
| Students | 284 | 917 |
| Enrollment | 284 | 917 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 93.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 19% |
| city | Johnstown | Johnstown |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ferndale Area JSHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.5 vs 26.3).
- •Ferndale Area JSHS does better on math proficiency (32% vs 19%).
- •Ferndale Area JSHS does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 40%).
- •Ferndale Area JSHS does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 12.9).
- •Greater Johnstown SHS is the larger school with 917 students compared with 284.
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 Ferndale Area JSHS better than Greater Johnstown SHS?
On the Success Index (US), Ferndale Area JSHS ranks higher (55.5 vs 26.3 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 Ferndale Area JSHS and Greater Johnstown SHS?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Johnstown and Johnstown in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ferndale Area JSHS: 284. Greater Johnstown SHS: 917. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ferndale Area JSHS and Greater Johnstown SHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Ferndale Area JSHS is 385th of 618 and Greater Johnstown SHS is 546th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).