California Area MS vs California Area SHS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 0 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
California Area MS
Coal Center · Public middle · Grades 7–8
158 students
California Area SHS
Coal Center · Public high · Grades 9–12
290 students
| Measure | California Area MS Coal Center, Pennsylvania | California Area SHS Coal Center, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #347 of 521 | #358 of 618 |
| National rank | #8049 of 15,369 | #6399 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 158 | 290 |
| Enrollment | 158 | 290 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93% | 99% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 62% |
| city | Coal Center | Coal Center |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •California Area SHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.6 vs 48.1).
- •California Area SHS does better on math proficiency (62% vs 42%).
- •California Area SHS does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 67%).
- •California Area MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93% vs 99%).
- •California Area SHS does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 17.6).
- •California Area SHS is the larger school with 290 students compared with 158.
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 California Area MS better than California Area SHS?
On the Success Index (US), California Area SHS ranks higher (57.6 vs 48.1 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 California Area MS and California Area SHS?
About 0 m in a straight line, between Coal Center and Coal Center in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
California Area MS: 158. California Area SHS: 290. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do California Area MS and California Area SHS rank in Pennsylvania?
California Area MS is 347th of 521 and California Area SHS is 358th of 618 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).