First District El Sch vs Meadville Area SHS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
First District El Sch
Meadville · Public elementary · Grades K–6
334 students
Meadville Area SHS
Meadville · Public high · Grades 9–12
708 students
| Measure | First District El Sch Meadville, Pennsylvania | Meadville Area SHS Meadville, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1147 of 1,627 | #340 of 618 |
| National rank | #31064 of 50,301 | #6044 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 334 | 708 |
| Enrollment | 334 | 708 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 103% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 66% |
| city | Meadville | Meadville |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Meadville Area SHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.1 vs 41.3).
- •Meadville Area SHS does better on math proficiency (66% vs 40%).
- •Meadville Area SHS does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 56%).
- •Meadville Area SHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.6% vs 103%).
- •First District El Sch does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 14.4).
- •Meadville Area SHS is the larger school with 708 students compared with 334.
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 First District El Sch better than Meadville Area SHS?
On the Success Index (US), Meadville Area SHS ranks higher (59.1 vs 41.3 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 First District El Sch and Meadville Area SHS?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Meadville and Meadville in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
First District El Sch: 334. Meadville Area SHS: 708. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do First District El Sch and Meadville Area SHS rank in Pennsylvania?
First District El Sch is 1147th of 1,627 and Meadville Area SHS is 340th of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).