Forest Hills JSHS vs Hollidaysburg Area SHS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 32 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Hills JSHS
Sidman · Public high · Grades 7–12
798 students
Hollidaysburg Area SHS
Hollidaysburg · Public high · Grades 10–12
793 students
| Measure | Forest Hills JSHS Sidman, Pennsylvania | Hollidaysburg Area SHS Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 79 Top 10% |
| State rank | #450 of 618 | #114 of 618 |
| National rank | #9081 of 16,910 | #1469 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 10–12 |
| Students | 798 | 793 |
| Enrollment | 798 | 793 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.2% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 76% |
| city | Sidman | Hollidaysburg |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hollidaysburg Area SHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.7 vs 47.4).
- •Hollidaysburg Area SHS does better on math proficiency (76% vs 42%).
- •Hollidaysburg Area SHS does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 69%).
- •Hollidaysburg Area SHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39% vs 99.2%).
- •Hollidaysburg Area SHS does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 14.3).
- •Forest Hills JSHS is the larger school with 798 students compared with 793.
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 Hills JSHS better than Hollidaysburg Area SHS?
On the Success Index (US), Hollidaysburg Area SHS ranks higher (78.7 vs 47.4 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 Hills JSHS and Hollidaysburg Area SHS?
About 32 km in a straight line, between Sidman and Hollidaysburg in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Hills JSHS: 798. Hollidaysburg Area SHS: 793. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Hills JSHS and Hollidaysburg Area SHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Forest Hills JSHS is 450th of 618 and Hollidaysburg Area SHS is 114th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).