Girard HS vs STEM at Showalter
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 481 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Girard HS
Girard · Public high · Grades 9–12
477 students
STEM at Showalter
Chester · Public high · Grades 7–12
477 students
| Measure | Girard HS Girard, Pennsylvania | STEM at Showalter Chester, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #333 of 618 | #569 of 618 |
| National rank | #5898 of 16,910 | #15331 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 477 | 477 |
| Enrollment | 477 | 477 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 105.9% | 91.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 12% |
| city | Girard | Chester |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Girard HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.6 vs 19.6).
- •Girard HS does better on math proficiency (72% vs 12%).
- •Girard HS does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 32%).
- •STEM at Showalter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.4% vs 105.9%).
- •STEM at Showalter does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 14.9).
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 Girard HS better than STEM at Showalter?
On the Success Index (US), Girard HS ranks higher (59.6 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 Girard HS and STEM at Showalter?
About 481 km in a straight line, between Girard and Chester in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Girard HS: 477. STEM at Showalter: 477. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Girard HS and STEM at Showalter rank in Pennsylvania?
Girard HS is 333rd of 618 and STEM at Showalter is 569th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).