Carbondale Area JSHS vs New Castle SHS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 408 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carbondale Area JSHS
Carbondale · Public high · Grades 7–12
736 students
New Castle SHS
New Castle · Public high · Grades 9–12
740 students
| Measure | Carbondale Area JSHS Carbondale, Pennsylvania | New Castle SHS New Castle, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #428 of 618 | #448 of 618 |
| National rank | #8322 of 16,910 | #9036 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 736 | 740 |
| Enrollment | 736 | 740 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.9% | 98.9% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 47% |
| city | Carbondale | New Castle |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carbondale Area JSHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.2 vs 47.6).
- •New Castle SHS does better on math proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •New Castle SHS does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 60%).
- •Carbondale Area JSHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.9% vs 98.9%).
- •Carbondale Area JSHS does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 15.4).
- •New Castle SHS is the larger school with 740 students compared with 736.
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 Carbondale Area JSHS better than New Castle SHS?
On the Success Index (US), Carbondale Area JSHS ranks higher (50.2 vs 47.6 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 Carbondale Area JSHS and New Castle SHS?
About 408 km in a straight line, between Carbondale and New Castle in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carbondale Area JSHS: 736. New Castle SHS: 740. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carbondale Area JSHS and New Castle SHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Carbondale Area JSHS is 428th of 618 and New Castle SHS is 448th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).