Penn Cambria HS vs Redbank Valley HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 86 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
Redbank Valley HS
New Bethlehem · Public high · Grades 6–12
539 students
| Measure | Penn Cambria HS Cresson, Pennsylvania | Redbank Valley HS New Bethlehem, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #206 of 618 | #462 of 618 |
| National rank | #2870 of 16,910 | #9569 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 538 | 539 |
| Enrollment | 538 | 539 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.5% | 101.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 39% |
| city | Cresson | New Bethlehem |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Penn Cambria HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.8 vs 45.5).
- •Penn Cambria HS does better on math proficiency (72% vs 39%).
- •Penn Cambria HS does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 66%).
- •Penn Cambria HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.5% vs 101.9%).
- •Redbank Valley HS does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 14.5).
- •Redbank Valley HS is the larger school with 539 students compared with 538.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Penn Cambria HS better than Redbank Valley HS?
On the Success Index (US), Penn Cambria HS ranks higher (71.8 vs 45.5 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 Redbank Valley HS?
About 86 km in a straight line, between Cresson and New Bethlehem in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Penn Cambria HS: 538. Redbank Valley HS: 539. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Penn Cambria HS and Redbank Valley HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Penn Cambria HS is 206th of 618 and Redbank Valley HS is 462nd of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).