Girls HS vs Yough SHS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 391 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Girls HS
Philadelphia · Public high · Grades 9–12
592 students
Yough SHS
Herminie · Public high · Grades 9–12
592 students
| Measure | Girls HS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Yough SHS Herminie, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank | #316 of 618 | #274 of 618 |
| National rank | #5509 of 16,910 | #4295 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 592 | 592 |
| Enrollment | 592 | 592 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 122% | 41.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 96% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 62% |
| city | Philadelphia | Herminie |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Yough SHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.0 vs 61.2).
- •Girls HS does better on math proficiency (83% vs 62%).
- •Girls HS does better on reading proficiency (96% vs 67%).
- •Yough SHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.2% vs 122%).
- •Yough SHS does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 17.9).
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 Girls HS better than Yough SHS?
On the Success Index (US), Yough SHS ranks higher (66.0 vs 61.2 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 Girls HS and Yough SHS?
About 391 km in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Herminie in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Girls HS: 592. Yough SHS: 592. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Girls HS and Yough SHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Girls HS is 316th of 618 and Yough SHS is 274th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).