Ligonier Valley HS vs Old Forge JSHS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 320 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ligonier Valley HS
Ligonier · Public high · Grades 9–12
434 students
Old Forge JSHS
Old Forge · Public high · Grades 7–12
434 students
| Measure | Ligonier Valley HS Ligonier, Pennsylvania | Old Forge JSHS Old Forge, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #99 of 618 | #310 of 618 |
| National rank | #1299 of 16,910 | #5427 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 434 | 434 |
| Enrollment | 434 | 434 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47% | 47.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 40% |
| city | Ligonier | Old Forge |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ligonier Valley HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.8 vs 61.5).
- •Ligonier Valley HS does better on math proficiency (82% vs 40%).
- •Ligonier Valley HS does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 70%).
- •Ligonier Valley HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47% vs 47.7%).
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 Ligonier Valley HS better than Old Forge JSHS?
On the Success Index (US), Ligonier Valley HS ranks higher (79.8 vs 61.5 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 Ligonier Valley HS and Old Forge JSHS?
About 320 km in a straight line, between Ligonier and Old Forge in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ligonier Valley HS: 434. Old Forge JSHS: 434. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ligonier Valley HS and Old Forge JSHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Ligonier Valley HS is 99th of 618 and Old Forge JSHS is 310th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).