Northwest Area HS vs Northwest Area Primary Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.8 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 Primary Sch
Shickshinny · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
215 students
| Measure | Northwest Area HS Shickshinny, Pennsylvania | Northwest Area Primary Sch Shickshinny, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #318 of 618 | #1198 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #5517 of 16,910 | #33444 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 406 | 215 |
| Enrollment | 406 | 215 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.8% | 61.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 21.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | – |
| Math proficiency | 40% | – |
| city | Shickshinny | Shickshinny |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northwest Area HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.2 vs 37.8).
- •Northwest Area HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.8% vs 61.9%).
- •Northwest Area HS does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 21.5).
- •Northwest Area HS is the larger school with 406 students compared with 215.
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 Primary Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Northwest Area HS ranks higher (61.2 vs 37.8 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 Primary Sch?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Shickshinny and Shickshinny in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northwest Area HS: 406. Northwest Area Primary Sch: 215. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northwest Area HS and Northwest Area Primary Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Northwest Area HS is 318th of 618 and Northwest Area Primary Sch is 1198th of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).