Crestwood Secondary Campus vs South Western SHS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 175 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crestwood Secondary Campus
Mountain Top · Public high · Grades 7–12
1,379 students
South Western SHS
Hanover · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,380 students
| Measure | Crestwood Secondary Campus Mountain Top, Pennsylvania | South Western SHS Hanover, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #229 of 618 | #91 of 618 |
| National rank | #3294 of 16,910 | #1226 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,379 | 1,380 |
| Enrollment | 1,379 | 1,380 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Students per teacher | 20.9 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 82% |
| city | Mountain Top | Hanover |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Western SHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.3 vs 70.0).
- •South Western SHS does better on math proficiency (82% vs 62%).
- •South Western SHS does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 74%).
- •Crestwood Secondary Campus does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.8% vs 34.8%).
- •South Western SHS does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 20.9).
- •South Western SHS is the larger school with 1,380 students compared with 1,379.
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 Crestwood Secondary Campus better than South Western SHS?
On the Success Index (US), South Western SHS ranks higher (80.3 vs 70.0 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 Crestwood Secondary Campus and South Western SHS?
About 175 km in a straight line, between Mountain Top and Hanover in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Crestwood Secondary Campus: 1,379. South Western SHS: 1,380. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Crestwood Secondary Campus and South Western SHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Crestwood Secondary Campus is 229th of 618 and South Western SHS is 91st of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).