Cumberland Valley HS vs Mechanicsburg Area SHS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 5.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cumberland Valley HS
Mechanicsburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,163 students
Mechanicsburg Area SHS
Mechanicsburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,412 students
| Measure | Cumberland Valley HS Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania | Mechanicsburg Area SHS Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 79 Top 10% |
| State rank | #149 of 618 | #111 of 618 |
| National rank | #1996 of 16,910 | #1432 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 3,163 | 1,412 |
| Enrollment | 3,163 | 1,412 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.2% | 36.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 76% |
| city | Mechanicsburg | Mechanicsburg |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mechanicsburg Area SHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.0 vs 75.7).
- •Mechanicsburg Area SHS does better on math proficiency (76% vs 68%).
- •Mechanicsburg Area SHS does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 81%).
- •Cumberland Valley HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.2% vs 36.8%).
- •Mechanicsburg Area SHS does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 17.9).
- •Cumberland Valley HS is the larger school with 3,163 students compared with 1,412.
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 Cumberland Valley HS better than Mechanicsburg Area SHS?
On the Success Index (US), Mechanicsburg Area SHS ranks higher (79.0 vs 75.7 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 Cumberland Valley HS and Mechanicsburg Area SHS?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Mechanicsburg and Mechanicsburg in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cumberland Valley HS: 3,163. Mechanicsburg Area SHS: 1,412. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cumberland Valley HS and Mechanicsburg Area SHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Cumberland Valley HS is 149th of 618 and Mechanicsburg Area SHS is 111th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).