Cumberland Valley HS vs Silver Spring El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 348 m 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
Silver Spring El Sch
Mechanicsburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
528 students
| Measure | Cumberland Valley HS Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania | Silver Spring El Sch Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #149 of 618 | #397 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #1996 of 16,910 | #7225 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 3,163 | 528 |
| Enrollment | 3,163 | 528 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.2% | 30.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 66% |
| city | Mechanicsburg | Mechanicsburg |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (75.7 vs 76.2).
- •Cumberland Valley HS does better on math proficiency (68% vs 66%).
- •Cumberland Valley HS does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 76%).
- •Cumberland Valley HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.2% vs 30.9%).
- •Silver Spring El Sch does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 17.9).
- •Cumberland Valley HS is the larger school with 3,163 students compared with 528.
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 Silver Spring El Sch?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cumberland Valley HS and Silver Spring El Sch?
About 348 m in a straight line, between Mechanicsburg and Mechanicsburg in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cumberland Valley HS: 3,163. Silver Spring El Sch: 528. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cumberland Valley HS and Silver Spring El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Cumberland Valley HS is 149th of 618 and Silver Spring El Sch is 397th of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).