Oil City SHS vs Steelton-Highspire HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 274 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oil City SHS
Oil City · Public high · Grades 9–12
611 students
Steelton-Highspire HS
Steelton · Public high · Grades 7–12
612 students
| Measure | Oil City SHS Oil City, Pennsylvania | Steelton-Highspire HS Steelton, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #409 of 618 | #602 of 618 |
| National rank | #7785 of 16,910 | #16442 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 611 | 612 |
| Enrollment | 611 | 612 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 7% |
| city | Oil City | Steelton |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oil City SHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.3 vs 12.0).
- •Oil City SHS does better on math proficiency (62% vs 7%).
- •Oil City SHS does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 19%).
- •Oil City SHS does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 16.1).
- •Steelton-Highspire HS is the larger school with 612 students compared with 611.
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 Oil City SHS better than Steelton-Highspire HS?
On the Success Index (US), Oil City SHS ranks higher (52.3 vs 12.0 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 Oil City SHS and Steelton-Highspire HS?
About 274 km in a straight line, between Oil City and Steelton in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Oil City SHS: 611. Steelton-Highspire HS: 612. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Oil City SHS and Steelton-Highspire HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Oil City SHS is 409th of 618 and Steelton-Highspire HS is 602nd of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).