Jim Thorpe Area HS vs Panther Valley El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 7.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jim Thorpe Area HS
Jim Thorpe · Public high · Grades 9–12
490 students
Panther Valley El Sch
Nesquehoning · Public elementary · Grades K–3
556 students
| Measure | Jim Thorpe Area HS Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania | Panther Valley El Sch Nesquehoning, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #300 of 618 | #1335 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #5254 of 16,910 | #39539 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 490 | 556 |
| Enrollment | 490 | 556 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.4% | 109.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 32% |
| city | Jim Thorpe | Nesquehoning |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jim Thorpe Area HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.1 vs 28.5).
- •Jim Thorpe Area HS does better on math proficiency (62% vs 32%).
- •Jim Thorpe Area HS does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 47%).
- •Jim Thorpe Area HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.4% vs 109.9%).
- •Jim Thorpe Area HS does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 15.0).
- •Panther Valley El Sch is the larger school with 556 students compared with 490.
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 Jim Thorpe Area HS better than Panther Valley El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Jim Thorpe Area HS ranks higher (62.1 vs 28.5 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 Jim Thorpe Area HS and Panther Valley El Sch?
About 7.5 km in a straight line, between Jim Thorpe and Nesquehoning in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jim Thorpe Area HS: 490. Panther Valley El Sch: 556. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jim Thorpe Area HS and Panther Valley El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Jim Thorpe Area HS is 300th of 618 and Panther Valley El Sch is 1335th of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).