Ferndale Area JSHS vs Vaux HS: A Big Picture School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 320 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
Vaux HS: A Big Picture School
Philadelphia · Public high · Grades 9–12
284 students
| Measure | Ferndale Area JSHS Johnstown, Pennsylvania | Vaux HS: A Big Picture School Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #385 of 618 | #613 of 618 |
| National rank | #6907 of 16,910 | #16676 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 284 | 284 |
| Enrollment | 284 | 284 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 98.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 21.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | – |
| Math proficiency | 32% | – |
| city | Johnstown | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ferndale Area JSHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.5 vs 9.0).
- •Ferndale Area JSHS does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 21.8).
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 Vaux HS: A Big Picture School?
On the Success Index (US), Ferndale Area JSHS ranks higher (55.5 vs 9.0 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 Vaux HS: A Big Picture School?
About 320 km in a straight line, between Johnstown and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ferndale Area JSHS: 284. Vaux HS: A Big Picture School: 284. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ferndale Area JSHS and Vaux HS: A Big Picture School rank in Pennsylvania?
Ferndale Area JSHS is 385th of 618 and Vaux HS: A Big Picture School is 613th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).