Jim Thorpe Area HS vs Susquenita HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 123 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
Susquenita HS
Duncannon · Public high · Grades 9–12
490 students
| Measure | Jim Thorpe Area HS Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania | Susquenita HS Duncannon, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #300 of 618 | #219 of 618 |
| National rank | #5254 of 16,910 | #3065 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 490 | 490 |
| Enrollment | 490 | 490 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.4% | 40.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 52% |
| city | Jim Thorpe | Duncannon |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Susquenita HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.0 vs 62.1).
- •Jim Thorpe Area HS does better on math proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Susquenita HS does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •Susquenita HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.8% vs 61.4%).
- •Susquenita HS does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 14.0).
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 Susquenita HS?
On the Success Index (US), Susquenita HS ranks higher (71.0 vs 62.1 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 Susquenita HS?
About 123 km in a straight line, between Jim Thorpe and Duncannon in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jim Thorpe Area HS: 490. Susquenita HS: 490. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jim Thorpe Area HS and Susquenita HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Jim Thorpe Area HS is 300th of 618 and Susquenita HS is 219th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).