Loyalsock Twp SHS vs South Williamsport Area JSHS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 4.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Loyalsock Twp SHS
Williamsport · Public high · Grades 9–12
436 students
South Williamsport Area JSHS
South Williamsport · Public high · Grades 7–12
478 students
| Measure | Loyalsock Twp SHS Williamsport, Pennsylvania | South Williamsport Area JSHS South Williamsport, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #297 of 618 | #375 of 618 |
| National rank | #5173 of 16,910 | #6808 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 436 | 478 |
| Enrollment | 436 | 478 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 107.1% | 59.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 43% |
| city | Williamsport | South Williamsport |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Loyalsock Twp SHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.4 vs 56.0).
- •Loyalsock Twp SHS does better on math proficiency (82% vs 43%).
- •Loyalsock Twp SHS does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 64%).
- •South Williamsport Area JSHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.6% vs 107.1%).
- •South Williamsport Area JSHS does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 14.1).
- •South Williamsport Area JSHS is the larger school with 478 students compared with 436.
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 Loyalsock Twp SHS better than South Williamsport Area JSHS?
On the Success Index (US), Loyalsock Twp SHS ranks higher (62.4 vs 56.0 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 Loyalsock Twp SHS and South Williamsport Area JSHS?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Williamsport and South Williamsport in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Loyalsock Twp SHS: 436. South Williamsport Area JSHS: 478. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Loyalsock Twp SHS and South Williamsport Area JSHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Loyalsock Twp SHS is 297th of 618 and South Williamsport Area JSHS is 375th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).