Forest Hills JSHS vs Portage Area JSHS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 9.4 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 JSHS
Portage · Public high · Grades 7–12
339 students
| Measure | Forest Hills JSHS Sidman, Pennsylvania | Portage Area JSHS Portage, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #450 of 618 | #435 of 618 |
| National rank | #9081 of 16,910 | #8574 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 798 | 339 |
| Enrollment | 798 | 339 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.2% | 105.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 52% |
| city | Sidman | Portage |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Portage Area JSHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.3 vs 47.4).
- •Portage Area JSHS does better on math proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Forest Hills JSHS does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 62%).
- •Forest Hills JSHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.2% vs 105.6%).
- •Portage Area JSHS does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 14.3).
- •Forest Hills JSHS is the larger school with 798 students compared with 339.
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 JSHS?
On the Success Index (US), Portage Area JSHS ranks higher (49.3 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 JSHS?
About 9.4 km in a straight line, between Sidman and Portage in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Hills JSHS: 798. Portage Area JSHS: 339. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Hills JSHS and Portage Area JSHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Forest Hills JSHS is 450th of 618 and Portage Area JSHS is 435th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).