Hanover Area JSHS vs Pottsville Area HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 63 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hanover Area JSHS
Hanover Township · Public high · Grades 7–12
977 students
Pottsville Area HS
Pottsville · Public high · Grades 9–12
976 students
| Measure | Hanover Area JSHS Hanover Township, Pennsylvania | Pottsville Area HS Pottsville, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #548 of 618 | #366 of 618 |
| National rank | #14220 of 16,910 | #6506 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 977 | 976 |
| Enrollment | 977 | 976 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.9% | 59.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 57% |
| city | Hanover Township | Pottsville |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pottsville Area HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.3 vs 25.8).
- •Pottsville Area HS does better on math proficiency (57% vs 18%).
- •Pottsville Area HS does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 51%).
- •Pottsville Area HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.7% vs 97.9%).
- •Hanover Area JSHS does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 17.4).
- •Hanover Area JSHS is the larger school with 977 students compared with 976.
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 Hanover Area JSHS better than Pottsville Area HS?
On the Success Index (US), Pottsville Area HS ranks higher (57.3 vs 25.8 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 Hanover Area JSHS and Pottsville Area HS?
About 63 km in a straight line, between Hanover Township and Pottsville in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hanover Area JSHS: 977. Pottsville Area HS: 976. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hanover Area JSHS and Pottsville Area HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Hanover Area JSHS is 548th of 618 and Pottsville Area HS is 366th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).