Huntingdon Area SHS vs New Day CS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Huntingdon Area SHS
Huntingdon · Public high · Grades 9–12
546 students
New Day CS
Huntingdon · Charter high · Grades 7–12
139 students
| Measure | Huntingdon Area SHS Huntingdon, Pennsylvania | New Day CS Huntingdon, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 25% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #275 of 618 | #564 of 618 |
| National rank | #4311 of 16,910 | #15046 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 546 | 139 |
| Enrollment | 546 | 139 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.4% | 64.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 7.5% |
| city | Huntingdon | Huntingdon |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Huntingdon Area SHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.9 vs 21.4).
- •Huntingdon Area SHS does better on math proficiency (57% vs 7.5%).
- •Huntingdon Area SHS does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 22%).
- •Huntingdon Area SHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.4% vs 64.7%).
- •Huntingdon Area SHS is the larger school with 546 students compared with 139.
- •Huntingdon Area SHS is a public school while New Day CS is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Huntingdon Area SHS better than New Day CS?
On the Success Index (US), Huntingdon Area SHS ranks higher (65.9 vs 21.4 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 Huntingdon Area SHS and New Day CS?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Huntingdon and Huntingdon in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Huntingdon Area SHS: 546. New Day CS: 139. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Huntingdon Area SHS and New Day CS rank in Pennsylvania?
Huntingdon Area SHS is 275th of 618 and New Day CS is 564th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).