Fannett-Metal SHS vs Shade JSHS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 88 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fannett-Metal SHS
Willow Hill · Public high · Grades 9–12
124 students
Shade JSHS
Cairnbrook · Public high · Grades 7–12
123 students
| Measure | Fannett-Metal SHS Willow Hill, Pennsylvania | Shade JSHS Cairnbrook, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #332 of 618 | #508 of 618 |
| National rank | #5897 of 16,910 | #11486 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 124 | 123 |
| Enrollment | 124 | 123 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.2% | 111.4% |
| Students per teacher | 4.8 | 6.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 74.5% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 64.5% | 42% |
| city | Willow Hill | Cairnbrook |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fannett-Metal SHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.6 vs 37.9).
- •Fannett-Metal SHS does better on math proficiency (64.5% vs 42%).
- •Fannett-Metal SHS does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 47%).
- •Fannett-Metal SHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.2% vs 111.4%).
- •Fannett-Metal SHS does better on students per teacher (4.8 vs 6.8).
- •Fannett-Metal SHS is the larger school with 124 students compared with 123.
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 Fannett-Metal SHS better than Shade JSHS?
On the Success Index (US), Fannett-Metal SHS ranks higher (59.6 vs 37.9 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 Fannett-Metal SHS and Shade JSHS?
About 88 km in a straight line, between Willow Hill and Cairnbrook in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fannett-Metal SHS: 124. Shade JSHS: 123. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fannett-Metal SHS and Shade JSHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Fannett-Metal SHS is 332nd of 618 and Shade JSHS is 508th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).