Panther Valley JSHS vs Tamaqua Area SHS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 12 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Panther Valley JSHS
Lansford · Public high · Grades 7–12
759 students
Tamaqua Area SHS
Tamaqua · Public high · Grades 9–12
613 students
| Measure | Panther Valley JSHS Lansford, Pennsylvania | Tamaqua Area SHS Tamaqua, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #549 of 618 | #291 of 618 |
| National rank | #14245 of 16,910 | #4970 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 759 | 613 |
| Enrollment | 759 | 613 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 104.2% | 57.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 62% |
| city | Lansford | Tamaqua |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tamaqua Area SHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.3 vs 25.7).
- •Tamaqua Area SHS does better on math proficiency (62% vs 21%).
- •Tamaqua Area SHS does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 54%).
- •Tamaqua Area SHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.4% vs 104.2%).
- •Tamaqua Area SHS does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 16.9).
- •Panther Valley JSHS is the larger school with 759 students compared with 613.
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 Panther Valley JSHS better than Tamaqua Area SHS?
On the Success Index (US), Tamaqua Area SHS ranks higher (63.3 vs 25.7 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 Panther Valley JSHS and Tamaqua Area SHS?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Lansford and Tamaqua in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Panther Valley JSHS: 759. Tamaqua Area SHS: 613. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Panther Valley JSHS and Tamaqua Area SHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Panther Valley JSHS is 549th of 618 and Tamaqua Area SHS is 291st of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).