Francis McClure El Sch vs McKeesport Area SHS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Francis McClure El Sch
McKeesport · Public elementary · Grades K–5
668 students
McKeesport Area SHS
McKeesport · Public high · Grades 9–12
966 students
| Measure | Francis McClure El Sch McKeesport, Pennsylvania | McKeesport Area SHS McKeesport, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1299 of 1,627 | #540 of 618 |
| National rank | #38327 of 50,301 | #13864 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 668 | 966 |
| Enrollment | 668 | 966 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 104.2% | 108.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 28% |
| city | McKeesport | McKeesport |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Francis McClure El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.3 vs 27.5).
- •Francis McClure El Sch does better on math proficiency (29% vs 28%).
- •McKeesport Area SHS does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 46%).
- •Francis McClure El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (104.2% vs 108.8%).
- •Francis McClure El Sch does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 17.3).
- •McKeesport Area SHS is the larger school with 966 students compared with 668.
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 Francis McClure El Sch better than McKeesport Area SHS?
On the Success Index (US), Francis McClure El Sch ranks higher (30.3 vs 27.5 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 Francis McClure El Sch and McKeesport Area SHS?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between McKeesport and McKeesport in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Francis McClure El Sch: 668. McKeesport Area SHS: 966. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Francis McClure El Sch and McKeesport Area SHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Francis McClure El Sch is 1299th of 1,627 and McKeesport Area SHS is 540th of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).