Rockwood Area JSHS vs South Side HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 130 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
South Side HS
Hookstown · Public high · Grades 9–12
272 students
| Measure | Rockwood Area JSHS Rockwood, Pennsylvania | South Side HS Hookstown, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 25% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #266 of 618 | #54 of 618 |
| National rank | #4112 of 16,910 | #660 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 271 | 272 |
| Enrollment | 271 | 272 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.5% | 27.9% |
| Students per teacher | 9.0 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 77% |
| city | Rockwood | Hookstown |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Side HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.8 vs 66.8).
- •South Side HS does better on math proficiency (77% vs 47%).
- •South Side HS does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 62%).
- •South Side HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.9% vs 39.5%).
- •Rockwood Area JSHS does better on students per teacher (9.0 vs 11.8).
- •South Side HS is the larger school with 272 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 South Side HS?
On the Success Index (US), South Side HS ranks higher (84.8 vs 66.8 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 Rockwood Area JSHS and South Side HS?
About 130 km in a straight line, between Rockwood and Hookstown in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rockwood Area JSHS: 271. South Side HS: 272. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rockwood Area JSHS and South Side HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Rockwood Area JSHS is 266th of 618 and South Side HS is 54th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).