Cornell HS vs Moon Area SHS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 4.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cornell HS
Coraopolis · Public high · Grades 7–12
252 students
Moon Area SHS
Moon Township · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,211 students
| Measure | Cornell HS Coraopolis, Pennsylvania | Moon Area SHS Moon Township, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 84 Top 5% |
| State rank | #530 of 618 | #64 of 618 |
| National rank | #13438 of 16,910 | #728 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 252 | 1,211 |
| Enrollment | 252 | 1,211 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.6% | 29.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 81% |
| city | Coraopolis | Moon Township |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Moon Area SHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.2 vs 29.5).
- •Moon Area SHS does better on math proficiency (81% vs 22%).
- •Moon Area SHS does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 42%).
- •Moon Area SHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.2% vs 95.6%).
- •Cornell HS does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 13.9).
- •Moon Area SHS is the larger school with 1,211 students compared with 252.
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 Cornell HS better than Moon Area SHS?
On the Success Index (US), Moon Area SHS ranks higher (84.2 vs 29.5 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 Cornell HS and Moon Area SHS?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Coraopolis and Moon Township in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cornell HS: 252. Moon Area SHS: 1,211. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cornell HS and Moon Area SHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Cornell HS is 530th of 618 and Moon Area SHS is 64th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).