Forest Hills JSHS vs Portage Area El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 9.7 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
Portage Area El Sch
Portage · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
401 students
| Measure | Forest Hills JSHS Sidman, Pennsylvania | Portage Area El Sch Portage, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #450 of 618 | #816 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #9081 of 16,910 | #19315 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 798 | 401 |
| Enrollment | 798 | 401 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.2% | 103% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 57% |
| city | Sidman | Portage |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Portage Area El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.4 vs 47.4).
- •Portage Area El Sch does better on math proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •Portage Area El Sch does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 69%).
- •Forest Hills JSHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.2% vs 103%).
- •Portage Area El Sch does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 14.3).
- •Forest Hills JSHS is the larger school with 798 students compared with 401.
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 Portage Area El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Portage Area El Sch ranks higher (58.4 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 Portage Area El Sch?
About 9.7 km in a straight line, between Sidman and Portage in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Hills JSHS: 798. Portage Area El Sch: 401. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Hills JSHS and Portage Area El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Forest Hills JSHS is 450th of 618 and Portage Area El Sch is 816th of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).