Knoch HS vs Octorara Area JSHS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 342 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Knoch HS
Saxonburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
704 students
Octorara Area JSHS
Atglen · Public high · Grades 9–12
703 students
| Measure | Knoch HS Saxonburg, Pennsylvania | Octorara Area JSHS Atglen, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #144 of 618 | #477 of 618 |
| National rank | #1888 of 16,910 | #10183 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 704 | 703 |
| Enrollment | 704 | 703 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.7% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 42% |
| city | Saxonburg | Atglen |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Knoch HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.3 vs 43.1).
- •Knoch HS does better on math proficiency (69% vs 42%).
- •Knoch HS does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 61%).
- •Knoch HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.7% vs 99.6%).
- •Octorara Area JSHS does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 15.6).
- •Knoch HS is the larger school with 704 students compared with 703.
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 Knoch HS better than Octorara Area JSHS?
On the Success Index (US), Knoch HS ranks higher (76.3 vs 43.1 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 Knoch HS and Octorara Area JSHS?
About 342 km in a straight line, between Saxonburg and Atglen in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Knoch HS: 704. Octorara Area JSHS: 703. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Knoch HS and Octorara Area JSHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Knoch HS is 144th of 618 and Octorara Area JSHS is 477th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).