Forest City Regional HS vs Harrisburg HS - SciTech Cmp
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 194 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest City Regional HS
Forest City · Public high · Grades 7–12
348 students
Harrisburg HS - SciTech Cmp
Harrisburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
347 students
| Measure | Forest City Regional HS Forest City, Pennsylvania | Harrisburg HS - SciTech Cmp Harrisburg, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #304 of 618 | #294 of 618 |
| National rank | #5285 of 16,910 | #5040 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 348 | 347 |
| Enrollment | 348 | 347 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.9% | 93.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 72% |
| city | Forest City | Harrisburg |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harrisburg HS - SciTech Cmp scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.0 vs 62.0).
- •Harrisburg HS - SciTech Cmp does better on math proficiency (72% vs 52%).
- •Harrisburg HS - SciTech Cmp does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 62%).
- •Forest City Regional HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.9% vs 93.1%).
- •Forest City Regional HS does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 13.3).
- •Forest City Regional HS is the larger school with 348 students compared with 347.
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 Forest City Regional HS better than Harrisburg HS - SciTech Cmp?
On the Success Index (US), Harrisburg HS - SciTech Cmp ranks higher (63.0 vs 62.0 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 Forest City Regional HS and Harrisburg HS - SciTech Cmp?
About 194 km in a straight line, between Forest City and Harrisburg in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest City Regional HS: 348. Harrisburg HS - SciTech Cmp: 347. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest City Regional HS and Harrisburg HS - SciTech Cmp rank in Pennsylvania?
Forest City Regional HS is 304th of 618 and Harrisburg HS - SciTech Cmp is 294th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).