Pittston Area SHS vs Somerset Area Jr-Sr HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 313 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pittston Area SHS
Pittston · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,055 students
Somerset Area Jr-Sr HS
Somerset · Public high · Grades 6–12
1,054 students
| Measure | Pittston Area SHS Pittston, Pennsylvania | Somerset Area Jr-Sr HS Somerset, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #314 of 618 | #256 of 618 |
| National rank | #5467 of 16,910 | #3918 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 1,055 | 1,054 |
| Enrollment | 1,055 | 1,054 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.9% | 51.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 54% |
| city | Pittston | Somerset |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Somerset Area Jr-Sr HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.6 vs 61.4).
- •Pittston Area SHS does better on math proficiency (63% vs 54%).
- •Somerset Area Jr-Sr HS does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 71%).
- •Somerset Area Jr-Sr HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.9% vs 53.9%).
- •Somerset Area Jr-Sr HS does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 18.2).
- •Pittston Area SHS is the larger school with 1,055 students compared with 1,054.
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 Pittston Area SHS better than Somerset Area Jr-Sr HS?
On the Success Index (US), Somerset Area Jr-Sr HS ranks higher (67.6 vs 61.4 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 Pittston Area SHS and Somerset Area Jr-Sr HS?
About 313 km in a straight line, between Pittston and Somerset in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pittston Area SHS: 1,055. Somerset Area Jr-Sr HS: 1,054. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pittston Area SHS and Somerset Area Jr-Sr HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Pittston Area SHS is 314th of 618 and Somerset Area Jr-Sr HS is 256th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).