Halifax Area HS vs Northern Bedford County HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 127 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Halifax Area HS
Halifax · Public high · Grades 9–12
234 students
Northern Bedford County HS
Loysburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
235 students
| Measure | Halifax Area HS Halifax, Pennsylvania | Northern Bedford County HS Loysburg, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 10% | 83 Top 5% |
| State rank | #106 of 618 | #73 of 618 |
| National rank | #1392 of 16,910 | #828 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 234 | 235 |
| Enrollment | 234 | 235 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.6% | 47.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 8.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 87% |
| city | Halifax | Loysburg |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northern Bedford County HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.4 vs 79.2).
- •Northern Bedford County HS does better on math proficiency (87% vs 72%).
- •Northern Bedford County HS does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 77%).
- •Halifax Area HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.6% vs 47.2%).
- •Northern Bedford County HS does better on students per teacher (8.7 vs 11.1).
- •Northern Bedford County HS is the larger school with 235 students compared with 234.
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 Halifax Area HS better than Northern Bedford County HS?
On the Success Index (US), Northern Bedford County HS ranks higher (83.4 vs 79.2 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 Halifax Area HS and Northern Bedford County HS?
About 127 km in a straight line, between Halifax and Loysburg in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Halifax Area HS: 234. Northern Bedford County HS: 235. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Halifax Area HS and Northern Bedford County HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Halifax Area HS is 106th of 618 and Northern Bedford County HS is 73rd of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).