Penn Cambria Intrmd Sch vs Portage Area JSHS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 5.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Penn Cambria Intrmd Sch
Lilly · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
290 students
Portage Area JSHS
Portage · Public high · Grades 7–12
339 students
| Measure | Penn Cambria Intrmd Sch Lilly, Pennsylvania | Portage Area JSHS Portage, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #533 of 1,627 | #435 of 618 |
| National rank | #10472 of 50,301 | #8574 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 290 | 339 |
| Enrollment | 290 | 339 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.5% | 105.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 52% |
| city | Lilly | Portage |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Penn Cambria Intrmd Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.2 vs 49.3).
- •Penn Cambria Intrmd Sch does better on math proficiency (60% vs 52%).
- •Penn Cambria Intrmd Sch does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 62%).
- •Penn Cambria Intrmd Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.5% vs 105.6%).
- •Portage Area JSHS does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 16.1).
- •Portage Area JSHS is the larger school with 339 students compared with 290.
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 Intrmd Sch better than Portage Area JSHS?
On the Success Index (US), Penn Cambria Intrmd Sch ranks higher (71.2 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 Intrmd Sch and Portage Area JSHS?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Lilly and Portage in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Penn Cambria Intrmd Sch: 290. Portage Area JSHS: 339. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Penn Cambria Intrmd Sch and Portage Area JSHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Penn Cambria Intrmd Sch is 533rd of 1,627 and Portage Area JSHS is 435th of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).