Greater Nanticoke Area SHS vs Wyoming Valley West SHS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 5.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Greater Nanticoke Area SHS
Nanticoke · Public high · Grades 9–12
698 students
Wyoming Valley West SHS
Plymouth · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,362 students
| Measure | Greater Nanticoke Area SHS Nanticoke, Pennsylvania | Wyoming Valley West SHS Plymouth, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #516 of 618 | #458 of 618 |
| National rank | #12348 of 16,910 | #9466 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 698 | 1,362 |
| Enrollment | 698 | 1,362 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 103.3% | 101.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 50% |
| city | Nanticoke | Plymouth |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wyoming Valley West SHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.0 vs 34.3).
- •Wyoming Valley West SHS does better on math proficiency (50% vs 37%).
- •Wyoming Valley West SHS does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 57%).
- •Wyoming Valley West SHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (101.4% vs 103.3%).
- •Wyoming Valley West SHS does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 18.4).
- •Wyoming Valley West SHS is the larger school with 1,362 students compared with 698.
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 Greater Nanticoke Area SHS better than Wyoming Valley West SHS?
On the Success Index (US), Wyoming Valley West SHS ranks higher (46.0 vs 34.3 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 Greater Nanticoke Area SHS and Wyoming Valley West SHS?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Nanticoke and Plymouth in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Greater Nanticoke Area SHS: 698. Wyoming Valley West SHS: 1,362. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Greater Nanticoke Area SHS and Wyoming Valley West SHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Greater Nanticoke Area SHS is 516th of 618 and Wyoming Valley West SHS is 458th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).