Liberty HS vs Wilkes-Barre Area HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 82 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Liberty HS
Bethlehem · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,541 students
Wilkes-Barre Area HS
Plains · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,569 students
| Measure | Liberty HS Bethlehem, Pennsylvania | Wilkes-Barre Area HS Plains, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #430 of 618 | #617 of 618 |
| National rank | #8334 of 16,910 | #16707 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,541 | 2,569 |
| Enrollment | 2,541 | 2,569 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.3% | 96.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 23.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | – |
| Math proficiency | 44% | – |
| city | Bethlehem | Plains |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Liberty HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.2 vs 8.5).
- •Liberty HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.3% vs 96.1%).
- •Liberty HS does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 23.6).
- •Wilkes-Barre Area HS is the larger school with 2,569 students compared with 2,541.
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 Liberty HS better than Wilkes-Barre Area HS?
On the Success Index (US), Liberty HS ranks higher (50.2 vs 8.5 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 Liberty HS and Wilkes-Barre Area HS?
About 82 km in a straight line, between Bethlehem and Plains in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Liberty HS: 2,541. Wilkes-Barre Area HS: 2,569. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Liberty HS and Wilkes-Barre Area HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Liberty HS is 430th of 618 and Wilkes-Barre Area HS is 617th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).