Huntingdon Area SHS vs Southside El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 6.1 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
Southside El Sch
Huntingdon · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
347 students
| Measure | Huntingdon Area SHS Huntingdon, Pennsylvania | Southside El Sch Huntingdon, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 25% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #275 of 618 | #791 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #4311 of 16,910 | #18616 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 546 | 347 |
| Enrollment | 546 | 347 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.4% | 48.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 42% |
| city | Huntingdon | Huntingdon |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Huntingdon Area SHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.9 vs 59.4).
- •Huntingdon Area SHS does better on math proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •Huntingdon Area SHS does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Huntingdon Area SHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.4% vs 48.1%).
- •Huntingdon Area SHS does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 12.0).
- •Huntingdon Area SHS is the larger school with 546 students compared with 347.
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 Southside El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Huntingdon Area SHS ranks higher (65.9 vs 59.4 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 Southside El Sch?
About 6.1 km in a straight line, between Huntingdon and Huntingdon in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Huntingdon Area SHS: 546. Southside El Sch: 347. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Huntingdon Area SHS and Southside El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Huntingdon Area SHS is 275th of 618 and Southside El Sch is 791st of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).