Hamburg Area HS vs Shamokin Area HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 57 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hamburg Area HS
Hamburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
674 students
Shamokin Area HS
Shamokin · Public high · Grades 9–12
675 students
| Measure | Hamburg Area HS Hamburg, Pennsylvania | Shamokin Area HS Shamokin, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #214 of 618 | #416 of 618 |
| National rank | #2994 of 16,910 | #7913 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 674 | 675 |
| Enrollment | 674 | 675 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.3% | 98.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 57% |
| city | Hamburg | Shamokin |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hamburg Area HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.2 vs 51.8).
- •Hamburg Area HS does better on math proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •Hamburg Area HS does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 72%).
- •Hamburg Area HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.3% vs 98.5%).
- •Hamburg Area HS does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 16.9).
- •Shamokin Area HS is the larger school with 675 students compared with 674.
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 Hamburg Area HS better than Shamokin Area HS?
On the Success Index (US), Hamburg Area HS ranks higher (71.2 vs 51.8 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 Hamburg Area HS and Shamokin Area HS?
About 57 km in a straight line, between Hamburg and Shamokin in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hamburg Area HS: 674. Shamokin Area HS: 675. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hamburg Area HS and Shamokin Area HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Hamburg Area HS is 214th of 618 and Shamokin Area HS is 416th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).