Gillingham Charter School vs Pottsville Area HS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.1 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
Pottsville Area HS
Pottsville · Public high · Grades 9–12
976 students
| Measure | Gillingham Charter School Pottsville, Pennsylvania | Pottsville Area HS Pottsville, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #366 of 618 |
| National rank | – | #6506 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | High |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 233 | 976 |
| Enrollment | 233 | 976 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 107.3% | 59.7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 57% |
| city | Pottsville | Pottsville |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pottsville Area HS does better on math proficiency (57% vs 22%).
- •Pottsville Area HS does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 47%).
- •Pottsville Area HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.7% vs 107.3%).
- •Gillingham Charter School does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 17.4).
- •Pottsville Area HS is the larger school with 976 students compared with 233.
- •Gillingham Charter School is a charter school while Pottsville Area HS 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 Pottsville Area HS?
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 Pottsville Area HS?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Pottsville and Pottsville in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gillingham Charter School: 233. Pottsville Area HS: 976. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gillingham Charter School and Pottsville Area HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Gillingham Charter School is unranked and Pottsville Area HS is 366th of 618 among other schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).