Elmwood Academy vs Mechanicsburg Area SHS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elmwood Academy
Mechanicsburg · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
712 students
Mechanicsburg Area SHS
Mechanicsburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,412 students
| Measure | Elmwood Academy Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania | Mechanicsburg Area SHS Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 79 Top 10% |
| State rank | #652 of 1,627 | #111 of 618 |
| National rank | #13826 of 50,301 | #1432 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades 4–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 712 | 1,412 |
| Enrollment | 712 | 1,412 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.3% | 36.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 76% |
| city | Mechanicsburg | Mechanicsburg |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mechanicsburg Area SHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.0 vs 66.4).
- •Mechanicsburg Area SHS does better on math proficiency (76% vs 54%).
- •Mechanicsburg Area SHS does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 67%).
- •Mechanicsburg Area SHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.8% vs 40.3%).
- •Mechanicsburg Area SHS does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 15.5).
- •Mechanicsburg Area SHS is the larger school with 1,412 students compared with 712.
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 Elmwood Academy better than Mechanicsburg Area SHS?
On the Success Index (US), Mechanicsburg Area SHS ranks higher (79.0 vs 66.4 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 Elmwood Academy and Mechanicsburg Area SHS?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Mechanicsburg and Mechanicsburg in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elmwood Academy: 712. Mechanicsburg Area SHS: 1,412. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elmwood Academy and Mechanicsburg Area SHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Elmwood Academy is 652nd of 1,627 and Mechanicsburg Area SHS is 111th of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).