Elizabeth Forward SHS vs Mt Vernon El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 5.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elizabeth Forward SHS
Elizabeth · Public high · Grades 9–12
763 students
Mt Vernon El Sch
McKeesport · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
194 students
| Measure | Elizabeth Forward SHS Elizabeth, Pennsylvania | Mt Vernon El Sch McKeesport, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #143 of 618 | #380 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #1823 of 16,910 | #6716 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 763 | 194 |
| Enrollment | 763 | 194 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38% | 47.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 67% |
| city | Elizabeth | McKeesport |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (76.6 vs 77.0).
- •Elizabeth Forward SHS does better on math proficiency (77% vs 67%).
- •Elizabeth Forward SHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38% vs 47.9%).
- •Mt Vernon El Sch does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 15.0).
- •Elizabeth Forward SHS is the larger school with 763 students compared with 194.
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 Elizabeth Forward SHS better than Mt Vernon 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 Elizabeth Forward SHS and Mt Vernon El Sch?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Elizabeth and McKeesport in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elizabeth Forward SHS: 763. Mt Vernon El Sch: 194. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elizabeth Forward SHS and Mt Vernon El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Elizabeth Forward SHS is 143rd of 618 and Mt Vernon El Sch is 380th of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).