Cocalico SHS vs Ephrata MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 5.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cocalico SHS
Denver · Public high · Grades 9–12
991 students
Ephrata MS
Ephrata · Public middle · Grades 7–8
601 students
| Measure | Cocalico SHS Denver, Pennsylvania | Ephrata MS Ephrata, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #145 of 618 | #228 of 521 |
| National rank | #1896 of 16,910 | #4817 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 991 | 601 |
| Enrollment | 991 | 601 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.4% | 53.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 43% |
| city | Denver | Ephrata |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cocalico SHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.2 vs 63.0).
- •Cocalico SHS does better on math proficiency (77% vs 43%).
- •Cocalico SHS does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 62%).
- •Cocalico SHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.4% vs 53.1%).
- •Ephrata MS does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 14.6).
- •Cocalico SHS is the larger school with 991 students compared with 601.
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 Cocalico SHS better than Ephrata MS?
On the Success Index (US), Cocalico SHS ranks higher (76.2 vs 63.0 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 Cocalico SHS and Ephrata MS?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Denver and Ephrata in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cocalico SHS: 991. Ephrata MS: 601. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cocalico SHS and Ephrata MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Cocalico SHS is 145th of 618 and Ephrata MS is 228th of 521 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).