Harmony Area JSHS vs Northern Cambria HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 14 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harmony Area JSHS
Westover · Public high · Grades 7–12
93 students
Northern Cambria HS
Northern Cambria · Public high · Grades 9–12
262 students
| Measure | Harmony Area JSHS Westover, Pennsylvania | Northern Cambria HS Northern Cambria, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #459 of 618 | #254 of 618 |
| National rank | #9478 of 16,910 | #3876 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 93 | 262 |
| Enrollment | 93 | 262 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.2% | 55.3% |
| Students per teacher | 4.7 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 62% |
| city | Westover | Northern Cambria |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northern Cambria HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.8 vs 45.9).
- •Northern Cambria HS does better on math proficiency (62% vs 42%).
- •Northern Cambria HS does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 57%).
- •Northern Cambria HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.3% vs 89.2%).
- •Harmony Area JSHS does better on students per teacher (4.7 vs 11.9).
- •Northern Cambria HS is the larger school with 262 students compared with 93.
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 Harmony Area JSHS better than Northern Cambria HS?
On the Success Index (US), Northern Cambria HS ranks higher (67.8 vs 45.9 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 Harmony Area JSHS and Northern Cambria HS?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Westover and Northern Cambria in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harmony Area JSHS: 93. Northern Cambria HS: 262. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harmony Area JSHS and Northern Cambria HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Harmony Area JSHS is 459th of 618 and Northern Cambria HS is 254th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).