Hollidaysburg Area SHS vs Mowrie A Ebner El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 5.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hollidaysburg Area SHS
Hollidaysburg · Public high · Grades 10–12
793 students
Mowrie A Ebner El Sch
Altoona · Public elementary · Grades K–5
349 students
| Measure | Hollidaysburg Area SHS Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania | Mowrie A Ebner El Sch Altoona, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 10% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #114 of 618 | #1187 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #1469 of 16,910 | #33104 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 10–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 793 | 349 |
| Enrollment | 793 | 349 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39% | 99.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 33% |
| city | Hollidaysburg | Altoona |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hollidaysburg Area SHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.7 vs 38.3).
- •Hollidaysburg Area SHS does better on math proficiency (76% vs 33%).
- •Hollidaysburg Area SHS does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 50%).
- •Hollidaysburg Area SHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39% vs 99.1%).
- •Mowrie A Ebner El Sch does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 14.2).
- •Hollidaysburg Area SHS is the larger school with 793 students compared with 349.
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 Hollidaysburg Area SHS better than Mowrie A Ebner El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Hollidaysburg Area SHS ranks higher (78.7 vs 38.3 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 Hollidaysburg Area SHS and Mowrie A Ebner El Sch?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Hollidaysburg and Altoona in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hollidaysburg Area SHS: 793. Mowrie A Ebner El Sch: 349. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hollidaysburg Area SHS and Mowrie A Ebner El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Hollidaysburg Area SHS is 114th of 618 and Mowrie A Ebner El Sch is 1187th of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).