Philipsburg-Osceola Area HS vs West Branch Area El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 9.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Philipsburg-Osceola Area HS
Philipsburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
525 students
West Branch Area El Sch
Morrisdale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
374 students
| Measure | Philipsburg-Osceola Area HS Philipsburg, Pennsylvania | West Branch Area El Sch Morrisdale, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #313 of 618 | #1028 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #5466 of 16,910 | #26000 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 525 | 374 |
| Enrollment | 525 | 374 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.8% | 87.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 42% |
| city | Philipsburg | Morrisdale |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Philipsburg-Osceola Area HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.4 vs 48.8).
- •Philipsburg-Osceola Area HS does better on math proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Philipsburg-Osceola Area HS does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 60%).
- •Philipsburg-Osceola Area HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.8% vs 87.4%).
- •West Branch Area El Sch does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.1).
- •Philipsburg-Osceola Area HS is the larger school with 525 students compared with 374.
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 Philipsburg-Osceola Area HS better than West Branch Area El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Philipsburg-Osceola Area HS ranks higher (61.4 vs 48.8 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 Philipsburg-Osceola Area HS and West Branch Area El Sch?
About 9.7 km in a straight line, between Philipsburg and Morrisdale in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Philipsburg-Osceola Area HS: 525. West Branch Area El Sch: 374. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Philipsburg-Osceola Area HS and West Branch Area El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Philipsburg-Osceola Area HS is 313th of 618 and West Branch Area El Sch is 1028th of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).