Penn Cambria HS vs Portage Area JSHS
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.
Penn Cambria HS
Cresson · Public high · Grades 9–12
538 students
Portage Area JSHS
Portage · Public high · Grades 7–12
339 students
| Measure | Penn Cambria HS Cresson, Pennsylvania | Portage Area JSHS Portage, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #206 of 618 | #435 of 618 |
| National rank | #2870 of 16,910 | #8574 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 538 | 339 |
| Enrollment | 538 | 339 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.5% | 105.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 52% |
| city | Cresson | Portage |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Penn Cambria HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.8 vs 49.3).
- •Penn Cambria HS does better on math proficiency (72% vs 52%).
- •Penn Cambria HS does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 62%).
- •Penn Cambria HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.5% vs 105.6%).
- •Portage Area JSHS does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 14.5).
- •Penn Cambria HS is the larger school with 538 students compared with 339.
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 Portage Area JSHS?
On the Success Index (US), Penn Cambria HS ranks higher (71.8 vs 49.3 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 Portage Area JSHS?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Cresson and Portage in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Penn Cambria HS: 538. Portage Area JSHS: 339. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Penn Cambria HS and Portage Area JSHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Penn Cambria HS is 206th of 618 and Portage Area JSHS is 435th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).