Pen Argyl Area HS vs Pleasant Valley HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 13 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pen Argyl Area HS
Pen Argyl · Public high · Grades 9–12
475 students
Pleasant Valley HS
Brodheadsville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,276 students
| Measure | Pen Argyl Area HS Pen Argyl, Pennsylvania | Pleasant Valley HS Brodheadsville, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #202 of 618 | #231 of 618 |
| National rank | #2789 of 16,910 | #3331 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 475 | 1,276 |
| Enrollment | 475 | 1,276 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.6% | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 63% |
| city | Pen Argyl | Brodheadsville |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pen Argyl Area HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.1 vs 69.9).
- •Pen Argyl Area HS does better on math proficiency (67% vs 63%).
- •Pleasant Valley HS does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 77%).
- •Pen Argyl Area HS does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 18.8).
- •Pleasant Valley HS is the larger school with 1,276 students compared with 475.
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 Pen Argyl Area HS better than Pleasant Valley HS?
On the Success Index (US), Pen Argyl Area HS ranks higher (72.1 vs 69.9 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 Pen Argyl Area HS and Pleasant Valley HS?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Pen Argyl and Brodheadsville in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pen Argyl Area HS: 475. Pleasant Valley HS: 1,276. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pen Argyl Area HS and Pleasant Valley HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Pen Argyl Area HS is 202nd of 618 and Pleasant Valley HS is 231st of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).