Huntingdon Area SHS vs Salisbury SHS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 217 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
Salisbury SHS
Allentown · Public high · Grades 9–12
546 students
| Measure | Huntingdon Area SHS Huntingdon, Pennsylvania | Salisbury SHS Allentown, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #275 of 618 | #280 of 618 |
| National rank | #4311 of 16,910 | #4606 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 546 | 546 |
| Enrollment | 546 | 546 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.4% | 46.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 62% |
| city | Huntingdon | Allentown |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Huntingdon Area SHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.9 vs 64.7).
- •Salisbury SHS does better on math proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Salisbury SHS does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 62%).
- •Salisbury SHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.5% vs 47.4%).
- •Huntingdon Area SHS does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 17.6).
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 Salisbury SHS?
On the Success Index (US), Huntingdon Area SHS ranks higher (65.9 vs 64.7 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 Salisbury SHS?
About 217 km in a straight line, between Huntingdon and Allentown in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Huntingdon Area SHS: 546. Salisbury SHS: 546. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Huntingdon Area SHS and Salisbury SHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Huntingdon Area SHS is 275th of 618 and Salisbury SHS is 280th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).