Central HS vs Mount Carmel Area HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 171 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central HS
Martinsburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
504 students
Mount Carmel Area HS
Mount Carmel · Public high · Grades 9–12
503 students
| Measure | Central HS Martinsburg, Pennsylvania | Mount Carmel Area HS Mount Carmel, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #203 of 618 | #442 of 618 |
| National rank | #2799 of 16,910 | #8800 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 504 | 503 |
| Enrollment | 504 | 503 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.6% | 98.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 62% |
| city | Martinsburg | Mount Carmel |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.0 vs 48.4).
- •Central HS does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 62%).
- •Central HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.6% vs 98.6%).
- •Central HS does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 17.3).
- •Central HS is the larger school with 504 students compared with 503.
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 Central HS better than Mount Carmel Area HS?
On the Success Index (US), Central HS ranks higher (72.0 vs 48.4 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 Central HS and Mount Carmel Area HS?
About 171 km in a straight line, between Martinsburg and Mount Carmel in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central HS: 504. Mount Carmel Area HS: 503. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central HS and Mount Carmel Area HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Central HS is 203rd of 618 and Mount Carmel Area HS is 442nd of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).