Pottsgrove SHS vs Pottsville Area HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 68 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
Pottsville Area HS
Pottsville · Public high · Grades 9–12
976 students
| Measure | Pottsgrove SHS Pottstown, Pennsylvania | Pottsville Area HS Pottsville, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #425 of 618 | #366 of 618 |
| National rank | #8292 of 16,910 | #6506 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 973 | 976 |
| Enrollment | 973 | 976 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.7% | 59.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 57% |
| city | Pottstown | Pottsville |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pottsville Area HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.3 vs 50.4).
- •Pottsville Area HS does better on math proficiency (57% vs 56%).
- •Pottsville Area HS does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 66%).
- •Pottsville Area HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.7% vs 99.7%).
- •Pottsgrove SHS does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 17.4).
- •Pottsville Area HS is the larger school with 976 students compared with 973.
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 Pottsville Area HS?
On the Success Index (US), Pottsville Area HS ranks higher (57.3 vs 50.4 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 Pottsgrove SHS and Pottsville Area HS?
About 68 km in a straight line, between Pottstown and Pottsville in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pottsgrove SHS: 973. Pottsville Area HS: 976. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pottsgrove SHS and Pottsville Area HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Pottsgrove SHS is 425th of 618 and Pottsville Area HS is 366th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).