Gettysburg Area HS vs Vida CS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.7 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
Vida CS
Gettysburg · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
251 students
| Measure | Gettysburg Area HS Gettysburg, Pennsylvania | Vida CS Gettysburg, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #151 of 618 | #954 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #2018 of 16,910 | #23141 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,069 | 251 |
| Enrollment | 1,069 | 251 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.2% | 54.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 37% |
| city | Gettysburg | Gettysburg |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gettysburg Area HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.6 vs 52.9).
- •Gettysburg Area HS does better on math proficiency (72% vs 37%).
- •Gettysburg Area HS does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 57%).
- •Gettysburg Area HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.2% vs 54.6%).
- •Vida CS does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 14.4).
- •Gettysburg Area HS is the larger school with 1,069 students compared with 251.
- •Gettysburg Area HS is a public school while Vida CS is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Vida CS?
On the Success Index (US), Gettysburg Area HS ranks higher (75.6 vs 52.9 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 Vida CS?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Gettysburg and Gettysburg in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gettysburg Area HS: 1,069. Vida CS: 251. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gettysburg Area HS and Vida CS rank in Pennsylvania?
Gettysburg Area HS is 151st of 618 and Vida CS is 954th of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).