South Williamsport Area JSHS vs Williamsport Area SHS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 6.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
South Williamsport Area JSHS
South Williamsport · Public high · Grades 7–12
478 students
Williamsport Area SHS
Williamsport · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,462 students
| Measure | South Williamsport Area JSHS South Williamsport, Pennsylvania | Williamsport Area SHS Williamsport, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #375 of 618 | #236 of 618 |
| National rank | #6808 of 16,910 | #3487 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 478 | 1,462 |
| Enrollment | 478 | 1,462 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.6% | 59.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 74% |
| city | South Williamsport | Williamsport |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Williamsport Area SHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.3 vs 56.0).
- •Williamsport Area SHS does better on math proficiency (74% vs 43%).
- •Williamsport Area SHS does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 64%).
- •Williamsport Area SHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.4% vs 59.6%).
- •South Williamsport Area JSHS does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 14.2).
- •Williamsport Area SHS is the larger school with 1,462 students compared with 478.
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 South Williamsport Area JSHS better than Williamsport Area SHS?
On the Success Index (US), Williamsport Area SHS ranks higher (69.3 vs 56.0 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 South Williamsport Area JSHS and Williamsport Area SHS?
About 6.8 km in a straight line, between South Williamsport and Williamsport in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
South Williamsport Area JSHS: 478. Williamsport Area SHS: 1,462. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do South Williamsport Area JSHS and Williamsport Area SHS rank in Pennsylvania?
South Williamsport Area JSHS is 375th of 618 and Williamsport Area SHS is 236th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).