Pottsgrove SHS vs Pottstown HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pottsgrove SHS
Pottstown · Public high · Grades 9–12
973 students
Pottstown HS
Pottstown · Public high · Grades 9–12
911 students
| Measure | Pottsgrove SHS Pottstown, Pennsylvania | Pottstown HS Pottstown, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #425 of 618 | #502 of 618 |
| National rank | #8292 of 16,910 | #11196 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 973 | 911 |
| Enrollment | 973 | 911 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.7% | 101.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 37% |
| city | Pottstown | Pottstown |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pottsgrove SHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.4 vs 39.0).
- •Pottsgrove SHS does better on math proficiency (56% vs 37%).
- •Pottsgrove SHS does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 57%).
- •Pottsgrove SHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.7% vs 101.1%).
- •Pottstown HS does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.0).
- •Pottsgrove SHS is the larger school with 973 students compared with 911.
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 Pottsgrove SHS better than Pottstown HS?
On the Success Index (US), Pottsgrove SHS ranks higher (50.4 vs 39.0 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 Pottsgrove SHS and Pottstown HS?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Pottstown and Pottstown in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pottsgrove SHS: 973. Pottstown HS: 911. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pottsgrove SHS and Pottstown HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Pottsgrove SHS is 425th of 618 and Pottstown HS is 502nd of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).