Fort Cherry JSHS vs Muse El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 9.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fort Cherry JSHS
Mc Donald · Public high · Grades 7–12
457 students
Muse El Sch
Muse · Public elementary · Grades K–4
759 students
| Measure | Fort Cherry JSHS Mc Donald, Pennsylvania | Muse El Sch Muse, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #352 of 618 | #309 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #6205 of 16,910 | #4845 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 457 | 759 |
| Enrollment | 457 | 759 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.5% | 31.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 73% |
| city | Mc Donald | Muse |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Muse El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.3 vs 58.4).
- •Muse El Sch does better on math proficiency (73% vs 35%).
- •Muse El Sch does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 70%).
- •Muse El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.6% vs 50.5%).
- •Fort Cherry JSHS does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 15.8).
- •Muse El Sch is the larger school with 759 students compared with 457.
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 Fort Cherry JSHS better than Muse El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Muse El Sch ranks higher (80.3 vs 58.4 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 Fort Cherry JSHS and Muse El Sch?
About 9.2 km in a straight line, between Mc Donald and Muse in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fort Cherry JSHS: 457. Muse El Sch: 759. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fort Cherry JSHS and Muse El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Fort Cherry JSHS is 352nd of 618 and Muse El Sch is 309th of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).