Jim Thorpe Area HS vs Weatherly Area HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 10 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
Weatherly Area HS
Weatherly · Public high · Grades 9–12
125 students
| Measure | Jim Thorpe Area HS Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania | Weatherly Area HS Weatherly, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #300 of 618 | #367 of 618 |
| National rank | #5254 of 16,910 | #6513 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 490 | 125 |
| Enrollment | 490 | 125 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.4% | 76.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 7.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 64.5% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 54.5% |
| city | Jim Thorpe | Weatherly |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jim Thorpe Area HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.1 vs 57.3).
- •Jim Thorpe Area HS does better on math proficiency (62% vs 54.5%).
- •Jim Thorpe Area HS does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 64.5%).
- •Jim Thorpe Area HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.4% vs 76.8%).
- •Weatherly Area HS does better on students per teacher (7.8 vs 14.0).
- •Jim Thorpe Area HS is the larger school with 490 students compared with 125.
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 Weatherly Area HS?
On the Success Index (US), Jim Thorpe Area HS ranks higher (62.1 vs 57.3 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 Weatherly Area HS?
About 10 km in a straight line, between Jim Thorpe and Weatherly in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jim Thorpe Area HS: 490. Weatherly Area HS: 125. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jim Thorpe Area HS and Weatherly Area HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Jim Thorpe Area HS is 300th of 618 and Weatherly Area HS is 367th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).