Kiski Area HS vs Upper Moreland HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 384 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kiski Area HS
Vandergrift · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,075 students
Upper Moreland HS
Willow Grove · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,077 students
| Measure | Kiski Area HS Vandergrift, Pennsylvania | Upper Moreland HS Willow Grove, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank | #283 of 618 | #117 of 618 |
| National rank | #4704 of 16,910 | #1527 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,075 | 1,077 |
| Enrollment | 1,075 | 1,077 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.7% | 42.8% |
| Students per teacher | 21.5 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 75% |
| city | Vandergrift | Willow Grove |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Upper Moreland HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.4 vs 64.3).
- •Upper Moreland HS does better on math proficiency (75% vs 67%).
- •Upper Moreland HS does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 77%).
- •Upper Moreland HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.8% vs 49.7%).
- •Upper Moreland HS does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 21.5).
- •Upper Moreland HS is the larger school with 1,077 students compared with 1,075.
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 Kiski Area HS better than Upper Moreland HS?
On the Success Index (US), Upper Moreland HS ranks higher (78.4 vs 64.3 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 Kiski Area HS and Upper Moreland HS?
About 384 km in a straight line, between Vandergrift and Willow Grove in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kiski Area HS: 1,075. Upper Moreland HS: 1,077. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kiski Area HS and Upper Moreland HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Kiski Area HS is 283rd of 618 and Upper Moreland HS is 117th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).