Cumberland Valley HS vs Winding Creek El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 5.3 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
Winding Creek El Sch
Mechanicsburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
1,055 students
| Measure | Cumberland Valley HS Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania | Winding Creek El Sch Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #149 of 618 | #411 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #1996 of 16,910 | #7629 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 3,163 | 1,055 |
| Enrollment | 3,163 | 1,055 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.2% | 32.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 62% |
| city | Mechanicsburg | Mechanicsburg |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (75.7 vs 75.6).
- •Cumberland Valley HS does better on math proficiency (68% vs 62%).
- •Cumberland Valley HS does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 80%).
- •Cumberland Valley HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.2% vs 32.2%).
- •Winding Creek 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 1,055.
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 Winding Creek 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 Winding Creek El Sch?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Mechanicsburg and Mechanicsburg in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cumberland Valley HS: 3,163. Winding Creek El Sch: 1,055. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cumberland Valley HS and Winding Creek El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Cumberland Valley HS is 149th of 618 and Winding Creek El Sch is 411th of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).