Meadville Area SHS vs Towanda Area JSHS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 306 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Meadville Area SHS
Meadville · Public high · Grades 9–12
708 students
Towanda Area JSHS
Towanda · Public high · Grades 7–12
709 students
| Measure | Meadville Area SHS Meadville, Pennsylvania | Towanda Area JSHS Towanda, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #340 of 618 | #496 of 618 |
| National rank | #6044 of 16,910 | #10991 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 708 | 709 |
| Enrollment | 708 | 709 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 98.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 39% |
| city | Meadville | Towanda |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Meadville Area SHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.1 vs 39.9).
- •Meadville Area SHS does better on math proficiency (66% vs 39%).
- •Meadville Area SHS does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 59%).
- •Towanda Area JSHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.4% vs 99.6%).
- •Meadville Area SHS does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 16.5).
- •Towanda Area JSHS is the larger school with 709 students compared with 708.
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 Meadville Area SHS better than Towanda Area JSHS?
On the Success Index (US), Meadville Area SHS ranks higher (59.1 vs 39.9 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 Meadville Area SHS and Towanda Area JSHS?
About 306 km in a straight line, between Meadville and Towanda in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Meadville Area SHS: 708. Towanda Area JSHS: 709. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Meadville Area SHS and Towanda Area JSHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Meadville Area SHS is 340th of 618 and Towanda Area JSHS is 496th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).