Selinsgrove Area HS vs Shikellamy HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 8.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Selinsgrove Area HS
Selinsgrove · Public high · Grades 9–12
744 students
Shikellamy HS
Sunbury · Public high · Grades 9–12
855 students
| Measure | Selinsgrove Area HS Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania | Shikellamy HS Sunbury, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #199 of 618 | #460 of 618 |
| National rank | #2746 of 16,910 | #9515 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 744 | 855 |
| Enrollment | 744 | 855 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.9% | 105% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 21.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 62% |
| city | Selinsgrove | Sunbury |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Selinsgrove Area HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.3 vs 45.8).
- •Selinsgrove Area HS does better on math proficiency (82% vs 62%).
- •Selinsgrove Area HS does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •Selinsgrove Area HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.9% vs 105%).
- •Selinsgrove Area HS does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 21.9).
- •Shikellamy HS is the larger school with 855 students compared with 744.
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 Selinsgrove Area HS better than Shikellamy HS?
On the Success Index (US), Selinsgrove Area HS ranks higher (72.3 vs 45.8 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 Selinsgrove Area HS and Shikellamy HS?
About 8.7 km in a straight line, between Selinsgrove and Sunbury in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Selinsgrove Area HS: 744. Shikellamy HS: 855. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Selinsgrove Area HS and Shikellamy HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Selinsgrove Area HS is 199th of 618 and Shikellamy HS is 460th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).