Northern HS vs Wallenpaupack Area HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 217 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northern HS
Dillsburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
982 students
Wallenpaupack Area HS
Hawley · Public high · Grades 9–12
986 students
| Measure | Northern HS Dillsburg, Pennsylvania | Wallenpaupack Area HS Hawley, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 10% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #109 of 618 | #306 of 618 |
| National rank | #1417 of 16,910 | #5320 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 982 | 986 |
| Enrollment | 982 | 986 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.4% | 99.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 77% |
| city | Dillsburg | Hawley |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northern HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.1 vs 61.9).
- •Wallenpaupack Area HS does better on math proficiency (77% vs 70%).
- •Northern HS does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 70%).
- •Northern HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.4% vs 99.7%).
- •Wallenpaupack Area HS does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 15.8).
- •Wallenpaupack Area HS is the larger school with 986 students compared with 982.
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 Northern HS better than Wallenpaupack Area HS?
On the Success Index (US), Northern HS ranks higher (79.1 vs 61.9 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 Northern HS and Wallenpaupack Area HS?
About 217 km in a straight line, between Dillsburg and Hawley in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northern HS: 982. Wallenpaupack Area HS: 986. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northern HS and Wallenpaupack Area HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Northern HS is 109th of 618 and Wallenpaupack Area HS is 306th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).