Farrell Area HS/UMS vs Sharon HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Farrell Area HS/UMS
Farrell · Public high · Grades 7–12
281 students
Sharon HS
Sharon · Public high · Grades 9–12
532 students
| Measure | Farrell Area HS/UMS Farrell, Pennsylvania | Sharon HS Sharon, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #568 of 618 | #431 of 618 |
| National rank | #15324 of 16,910 | #8394 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 281 | 532 |
| Enrollment | 281 | 532 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.4% | 101.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 9.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 52% |
| city | Farrell | Sharon |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sharon HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.0 vs 19.6).
- •Sharon HS does better on math proficiency (52% vs 12%).
- •Sharon HS does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 27%).
- •Farrell Area HS/UMS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.4% vs 101.3%).
- •Sharon HS does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 12.2).
- •Sharon HS is the larger school with 532 students compared with 281.
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 Farrell Area HS/UMS better than Sharon HS?
On the Success Index (US), Sharon HS ranks higher (50.0 vs 19.6 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 Farrell Area HS/UMS and Sharon HS?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Farrell and Sharon in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Farrell Area HS/UMS: 281. Sharon HS: 532. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Farrell Area HS/UMS and Sharon HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Farrell Area HS/UMS is 568th of 618 and Sharon HS is 431st of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).