Forbes Road JSHS vs Jamestown Area JSHS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 253 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forbes Road JSHS
Waterfall · Public high · Grades 7–12
158 students
Jamestown Area JSHS
Jamestown · Public high · Grades 7–12
172 students
| Measure | Forbes Road JSHS Waterfall, Pennsylvania | Jamestown Area JSHS Jamestown, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #293 of 618 | #429 of 618 |
| National rank | #5038 of 16,910 | #8331 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 158 | 172 |
| Enrollment | 158 | 172 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.2% | 108.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 9.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 47% |
| city | Waterfall | Jamestown |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forbes Road JSHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.0 vs 50.2).
- •Forbes Road JSHS does better on math proficiency (62% vs 47%).
- •Forbes Road JSHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.2% vs 108.1%).
- •Jamestown Area JSHS does better on students per teacher (9.1 vs 13.2).
- •Jamestown Area JSHS is the larger school with 172 students compared with 158.
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 Forbes Road JSHS better than Jamestown Area JSHS?
On the Success Index (US), Forbes Road JSHS ranks higher (63.0 vs 50.2 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 Forbes Road JSHS and Jamestown Area JSHS?
About 253 km in a straight line, between Waterfall and Jamestown in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forbes Road JSHS: 158. Jamestown Area JSHS: 172. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forbes Road JSHS and Jamestown Area JSHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Forbes Road JSHS is 293rd of 618 and Jamestown Area JSHS is 429th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).