Olney HS vs Penn Trafford HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 387 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Olney HS
Philadephia · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,168 students
Penn Trafford HS
Harrison City · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,167 students
| Measure | Olney HS Philadephia, Pennsylvania | Penn Trafford HS Harrison City, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 8 Lower 50% | 84 Top 5% |
| State rank | #618 of 618 | #67 of 618 |
| National rank | #16740 of 16,910 | #785 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,168 | 1,167 |
| Enrollment | 1,168 | 1,167 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.7% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 21.2 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 94% |
| Math proficiency | – | 89% |
| city | Philadephia | Harrison City |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Penn Trafford HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.8 vs 7.8).
- •Penn Trafford HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25% vs 99.7%).
- •Penn Trafford HS does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 21.2).
- •Olney HS is the larger school with 1,168 students compared with 1,167.
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 Olney HS better than Penn Trafford HS?
On the Success Index (US), Penn Trafford HS ranks higher (83.8 vs 7.8 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 Olney HS and Penn Trafford HS?
About 387 km in a straight line, between Philadephia and Harrison City in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Olney HS: 1,168. Penn Trafford HS: 1,167. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Olney HS and Penn Trafford HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Olney HS is 618th of 618 and Penn Trafford HS is 67th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).