Laurel Highlands SHS vs Uniontown Area SHS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Laurel Highlands SHS
Uniontown · Public high · Grades 9–12
753 students
Uniontown Area SHS
Uniontown · Public high · Grades 9–12
716 students
| Measure | Laurel Highlands SHS Uniontown, Pennsylvania | Uniontown Area SHS Uniontown, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #312 of 618 | #419 of 618 |
| National rank | #5459 of 16,910 | #8170 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 753 | 716 |
| Enrollment | 753 | 716 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.1% | 98.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 57% |
| city | Uniontown | Uniontown |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Laurel Highlands SHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.4 vs 50.9).
- •Uniontown Area SHS does better on math proficiency (57% vs 55%).
- •Uniontown Area SHS does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •Laurel Highlands SHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.1% vs 98.6%).
- •Laurel Highlands SHS does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 15.9).
- •Laurel Highlands SHS is the larger school with 753 students compared with 716.
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 Laurel Highlands SHS better than Uniontown Area SHS?
On the Success Index (US), Laurel Highlands SHS ranks higher (61.4 vs 50.9 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 Laurel Highlands SHS and Uniontown Area SHS?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Uniontown and Uniontown in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Laurel Highlands SHS: 753. Uniontown Area SHS: 716. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Laurel Highlands SHS and Uniontown Area SHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Laurel Highlands SHS is 312th of 618 and Uniontown Area SHS is 419th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).