Honesdale HS vs Shamokin Area HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 141 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Honesdale HS
Honesdale · Public high · Grades 9–12
679 students
Shamokin Area HS
Shamokin · Public high · Grades 9–12
675 students
| Measure | Honesdale HS Honesdale, Pennsylvania | Shamokin Area HS Shamokin, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #84 of 618 | #416 of 618 |
| National rank | #1162 of 16,910 | #7913 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 679 | 675 |
| Enrollment | 679 | 675 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47% | 98.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 86% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 57% |
| city | Honesdale | Shamokin |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Honesdale HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.7 vs 51.8).
- •Honesdale HS does better on math proficiency (83% vs 57%).
- •Honesdale HS does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 72%).
- •Honesdale HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47% vs 98.5%).
- •Honesdale HS does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 16.9).
- •Honesdale HS is the larger school with 679 students compared with 675.
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 Honesdale HS better than Shamokin Area HS?
On the Success Index (US), Honesdale HS ranks higher (80.7 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 Honesdale HS and Shamokin Area HS?
About 141 km in a straight line, between Honesdale and Shamokin in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Honesdale HS: 679. Shamokin Area HS: 675. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Honesdale HS and Shamokin Area HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Honesdale HS is 84th of 618 and Shamokin Area HS is 416th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).