Scranton HS vs West Scranton HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Scranton HS
Scranton · Public high · Grades 7–12
1,815 students
West Scranton HS
Scranton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,404 students
| Measure | Scranton HS Scranton, Pennsylvania | West Scranton HS Scranton, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #518 of 618 | #446 of 618 |
| National rank | #12530 of 16,910 | #8990 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,815 | 1,404 |
| Enrollment | 1,815 | 1,404 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 99.4% |
| Students per teacher | 20.4 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 47% |
| city | Scranton | Scranton |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Scranton HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.8 vs 33.6).
- •West Scranton HS does better on math proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •West Scranton HS does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 53%).
- •West Scranton HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.4% vs 100%).
- •West Scranton HS does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 20.4).
- •Scranton HS is the larger school with 1,815 students compared with 1,404.
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 Scranton HS better than West Scranton HS?
On the Success Index (US), West Scranton HS ranks higher (47.8 vs 33.6 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 Scranton HS and West Scranton HS?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Scranton and Scranton in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Scranton HS: 1,815. West Scranton HS: 1,404. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Scranton HS and West Scranton HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Scranton HS is 518th of 618 and West Scranton HS is 446th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).