Rockwood Area JSHS vs Somerset Area Jr-Sr HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 11 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rockwood Area JSHS
Rockwood · Public high · Grades 7–12
271 students
Somerset Area Jr-Sr HS
Somerset · Public high · Grades 6–12
1,054 students
| Measure | Rockwood Area JSHS Rockwood, Pennsylvania | Somerset Area Jr-Sr HS Somerset, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #266 of 618 | #256 of 618 |
| National rank | #4112 of 16,910 | #3918 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 271 | 1,054 |
| Enrollment | 271 | 1,054 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.5% | 51.9% |
| Students per teacher | 9.0 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 54% |
| city | Rockwood | Somerset |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (66.8 vs 67.6).
- •Somerset Area Jr-Sr HS does better on math proficiency (54% vs 47%).
- •Somerset Area Jr-Sr HS does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 62%).
- •Rockwood Area JSHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.5% vs 51.9%).
- •Rockwood Area JSHS does better on students per teacher (9.0 vs 12.5).
- •Somerset Area Jr-Sr HS is the larger school with 1,054 students compared with 271.
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 Rockwood Area JSHS better than Somerset Area Jr-Sr HS?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Rockwood Area JSHS and Somerset Area Jr-Sr HS?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Rockwood and Somerset in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rockwood Area JSHS: 271. Somerset Area Jr-Sr HS: 1,054. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rockwood Area JSHS and Somerset Area Jr-Sr HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Rockwood Area JSHS is 266th of 618 and Somerset Area Jr-Sr HS is 256th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).