Charleroi Area MS vs Monessen SHS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 4.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charleroi Area MS
Charleroi · Public middle · Grades 6–8
299 students
Monessen SHS
Monessen · Public high · Grades 9–12
193 students
| Measure | Charleroi Area MS Charleroi, Pennsylvania | Monessen SHS Monessen, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #370 of 521 | #529 of 618 |
| National rank | #8732 of 15,369 | #13369 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 299 | 193 |
| Enrollment | 299 | 193 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.9% | 77.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 34.5% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 24.5% |
| city | Charleroi | Monessen |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Charleroi Area MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.9 vs 29.9).
- •Monessen SHS does better on math proficiency (24.5% vs 24%).
- •Charleroi Area MS does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 34.5%).
- •Charleroi Area MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.9% vs 77.7%).
- •Monessen SHS does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 14.2).
- •Charleroi Area MS is the larger school with 299 students compared with 193.
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 Charleroi Area MS better than Monessen SHS?
On the Success Index (US), Charleroi Area MS ranks higher (44.9 vs 29.9 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 Charleroi Area MS and Monessen SHS?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Charleroi and Monessen in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charleroi Area MS: 299. Monessen SHS: 193. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charleroi Area MS and Monessen SHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Charleroi Area MS is 370th of 521 and Monessen SHS is 529th of 618 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).