Penn Cambria HS vs Penn Cambria MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Penn Cambria HS
Cresson · Public high · Grades 9–12
538 students
Penn Cambria MS
Gallitzin · Public middle · Grades 6–8
343 students
| Measure | Penn Cambria HS Cresson, Pennsylvania | Penn Cambria MS Gallitzin, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #206 of 618 | #312 of 521 |
| National rank | #2870 of 16,910 | #6978 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 538 | 343 |
| Enrollment | 538 | 343 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.5% | 69.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 40% |
| city | Cresson | Gallitzin |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Penn Cambria HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.8 vs 53.1).
- •Penn Cambria HS does better on math proficiency (72% vs 40%).
- •Penn Cambria HS does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 68%).
- •Penn Cambria HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.5% vs 69.4%).
- •Penn Cambria HS does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 15.6).
- •Penn Cambria HS is the larger school with 538 students compared with 343.
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 Penn Cambria HS better than Penn Cambria MS?
On the Success Index (US), Penn Cambria HS ranks higher (71.8 vs 53.1 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 Penn Cambria HS and Penn Cambria MS?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Cresson and Gallitzin in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Penn Cambria HS: 538. Penn Cambria MS: 343. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Penn Cambria HS and Penn Cambria MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Penn Cambria HS is 206th of 618 and Penn Cambria MS is 312th of 521 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).