Forest City Regional HS vs Southern Columbia HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 119 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
Southern Columbia HS
Catawissa · Public high · Grades 9–12
348 students
| Measure | Forest City Regional HS Forest City, Pennsylvania | Southern Columbia HS Catawissa, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #304 of 618 | #28 of 618 |
| National rank | #5285 of 16,910 | #362 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 348 | 348 |
| Enrollment | 348 | 348 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.9% | 27.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 92% |
| city | Forest City | Catawissa |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southern Columbia HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.1 vs 62.0).
- •Southern Columbia HS does better on math proficiency (92% vs 52%).
- •Southern Columbia HS does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 62%).
- •Southern Columbia HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.6% vs 54.9%).
- •Forest City Regional HS does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 12.4).
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 Southern Columbia HS?
On the Success Index (US), Southern Columbia HS ranks higher (88.1 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 Southern Columbia HS?
About 119 km in a straight line, between Forest City and Catawissa in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest City Regional HS: 348. Southern Columbia HS: 348. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest City Regional HS and Southern Columbia HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Forest City Regional HS is 304th of 618 and Southern Columbia HS is 28th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).