Derry Area SHS vs Mount Pleasant Area HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 26 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Derry Area SHS
Derry · Public high · Grades 9–12
598 students
Mount Pleasant Area HS
Mount Pleasant · Public high · Grades 9–12
597 students
| Measure | Derry Area SHS Derry, Pennsylvania | Mount Pleasant Area HS Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #303 of 618 | #279 of 618 |
| National rank | #5281 of 16,910 | #4601 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 598 | 597 |
| Enrollment | 598 | 597 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.3% | 44.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 57% |
| city | Derry | Mount Pleasant |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mount Pleasant Area HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.7 vs 62.0).
- •Derry Area SHS does better on math proficiency (72% vs 57%).
- •Derry Area SHS does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 67%).
- •Mount Pleasant Area HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.7% vs 98.3%).
- •Derry Area SHS does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 15.3).
- •Derry Area SHS is the larger school with 598 students compared with 597.
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 Derry Area SHS better than Mount Pleasant Area HS?
On the Success Index (US), Mount Pleasant Area HS ranks higher (64.7 vs 62.0 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 Derry Area SHS and Mount Pleasant Area HS?
About 26 km in a straight line, between Derry and Mount Pleasant in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Derry Area SHS: 598. Mount Pleasant Area HS: 597. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Derry Area SHS and Mount Pleasant Area HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Derry Area SHS is 303rd of 618 and Mount Pleasant Area HS is 279th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).