Ferndale Area JSHS vs Westmont Hilltop El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.8 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
Westmont Hilltop El Sch
Johnstown · Public elementary · Grades K–6
749 students
| Measure | Ferndale Area JSHS Johnstown, Pennsylvania | Westmont Hilltop El Sch Johnstown, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #385 of 618 | #673 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #6907 of 16,910 | #14690 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 284 | 749 |
| Enrollment | 284 | 749 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 49.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 49% |
| city | Johnstown | Johnstown |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Westmont Hilltop El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.2 vs 55.5).
- •Westmont Hilltop El Sch does better on math proficiency (49% vs 32%).
- •Westmont Hilltop El Sch does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 62%).
- •Ferndale Area JSHS does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 13.9).
- •Westmont Hilltop El Sch is the larger school with 749 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 Westmont Hilltop El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Westmont Hilltop El Sch ranks higher (65.2 vs 55.5 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 Westmont Hilltop El Sch?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Johnstown and Johnstown in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ferndale Area JSHS: 284. Westmont Hilltop El Sch: 749. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ferndale Area JSHS and Westmont Hilltop El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Ferndale Area JSHS is 385th of 618 and Westmont Hilltop El Sch is 673rd of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).