Ferndale El Sch vs Greater Johnstown SHS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ferndale El Sch
Johnstown · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
325 students
Greater Johnstown SHS
Johnstown · Public high · Grades 8–12
917 students
| Measure | Ferndale El Sch Johnstown, Pennsylvania | Greater Johnstown SHS Johnstown, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #628 of 1,627 | #546 of 618 |
| National rank | #13211 of 50,301 | #14118 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 8–12 |
| Students | 325 | 917 |
| Enrollment | 325 | 917 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 93.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 19% |
| city | Johnstown | Johnstown |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ferndale El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.3 vs 26.3).
- •Ferndale El Sch does better on math proficiency (52% vs 19%).
- •Ferndale El Sch does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 40%).
- •Ferndale El Sch does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 12.9).
- •Greater Johnstown SHS is the larger school with 917 students compared with 325.
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 El Sch better than Greater Johnstown SHS?
On the Success Index (US), Ferndale El Sch ranks higher (67.3 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 El Sch and Greater Johnstown SHS?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Johnstown and Johnstown in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ferndale El Sch: 325. Greater Johnstown SHS: 917. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ferndale El Sch and Greater Johnstown SHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Ferndale El Sch is 628th of 1,627 and Greater Johnstown SHS is 546th of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).