Gettysburg Area HS vs Kiski Area HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 219 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gettysburg Area HS
Gettysburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,069 students
Kiski Area HS
Vandergrift · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,075 students
| Measure | Gettysburg Area HS Gettysburg, Pennsylvania | Kiski Area HS Vandergrift, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #151 of 618 | #283 of 618 |
| National rank | #2018 of 16,910 | #4704 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,069 | 1,075 |
| Enrollment | 1,069 | 1,075 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.2% | 49.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 21.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 67% |
| city | Gettysburg | Vandergrift |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gettysburg Area HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.6 vs 64.3).
- •Gettysburg Area HS does better on math proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •Gettysburg Area HS does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 77%).
- •Gettysburg Area HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.2% vs 49.7%).
- •Gettysburg Area HS does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 21.5).
- •Kiski Area HS is the larger school with 1,075 students compared with 1,069.
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 Gettysburg Area HS better than Kiski Area HS?
On the Success Index (US), Gettysburg Area HS ranks higher (75.6 vs 64.3 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 Gettysburg Area HS and Kiski Area HS?
About 219 km in a straight line, between Gettysburg and Vandergrift in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gettysburg Area HS: 1,069. Kiski Area HS: 1,075. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gettysburg Area HS and Kiski Area HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Gettysburg Area HS is 151st of 618 and Kiski Area HS is 283rd of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).