Gillingham Charter School vs Minersville Area JSHS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 5.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gillingham Charter School
Pottsville · Charter other · Grades K–12
233 students
Minersville Area JSHS
Pottsville · Public high · Grades 7–12
481 students
| Measure | Gillingham Charter School Pottsville, Pennsylvania | Minersville Area JSHS Pottsville, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #512 of 618 |
| National rank | – | #11823 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | High |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 233 | 481 |
| Enrollment | 233 | 481 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 107.3% | 103.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 35% |
| city | Pottsville | Pottsville |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Minersville Area JSHS does better on math proficiency (35% vs 22%).
- •Minersville Area JSHS does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 47%).
- •Minersville Area JSHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (103.3% vs 107.3%).
- •Gillingham Charter School does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 14.1).
- •Minersville Area JSHS is the larger school with 481 students compared with 233.
- •Gillingham Charter School is a charter school while Minersville Area JSHS is a public 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 Gillingham Charter School better than Minersville Area JSHS?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Gillingham Charter School and Minersville Area JSHS?
About 5.9 km in a straight line, between Pottsville and Pottsville in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gillingham Charter School: 233. Minersville Area JSHS: 481. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gillingham Charter School and Minersville Area JSHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Gillingham Charter School is unranked and Minersville Area JSHS is 512th of 618 among other schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).