Northwest Area HS vs Northwest Area Intermediate Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 7.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northwest Area HS
Shickshinny · Public high · Grades 7–12
406 students
Northwest Area Intermediate Sch
Shickshinny · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
260 students
| Measure | Northwest Area HS Shickshinny, Pennsylvania | Northwest Area Intermediate Sch Shickshinny, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #318 of 618 | #971 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #5517 of 16,910 | #23697 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 3–6 |
| Students | 406 | 260 |
| Enrollment | 406 | 260 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.8% | 55% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 37% |
| city | Shickshinny | Shickshinny |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northwest Area HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.2 vs 52.1).
- •Northwest Area HS does better on math proficiency (40% vs 37%).
- •Northwest Area HS does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 51%).
- •Northwest Area HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.8% vs 55%).
- •Northwest Area Intermediate Sch does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 11.3).
- •Northwest Area HS is the larger school with 406 students compared with 260.
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 Northwest Area HS better than Northwest Area Intermediate Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Northwest Area HS ranks higher (61.2 vs 52.1 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 Northwest Area HS and Northwest Area Intermediate Sch?
About 7.7 km in a straight line, between Shickshinny and Shickshinny in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northwest Area HS: 406. Northwest Area Intermediate Sch: 260. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northwest Area HS and Northwest Area Intermediate Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Northwest Area HS is 318th of 618 and Northwest Area Intermediate Sch is 971st of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).