James Buchanan HS vs McConnellsburg HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 12 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Buchanan HS
Mercersburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
721 students
McConnellsburg HS
McConnellsburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
285 students
| Measure | James Buchanan HS Mercersburg, Pennsylvania | McConnellsburg HS McConnellsburg, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 79 Top 10% |
| State rank | #368 of 618 | #113 of 618 |
| National rank | #6526 of 16,910 | #1460 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 721 | 285 |
| Enrollment | 721 | 285 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.9% | 41.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 77% |
| city | Mercersburg | McConnellsburg |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McConnellsburg HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.8 vs 57.2).
- •McConnellsburg HS does better on math proficiency (77% vs 67%).
- •McConnellsburg HS does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 77%).
- •McConnellsburg HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.8% vs 97.9%).
- •McConnellsburg HS does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 16.4).
- •James Buchanan HS is the larger school with 721 students compared with 285.
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 James Buchanan HS better than McConnellsburg HS?
On the Success Index (US), McConnellsburg HS ranks higher (78.8 vs 57.2 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 James Buchanan HS and McConnellsburg HS?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Mercersburg and McConnellsburg in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Buchanan HS: 721. McConnellsburg HS: 285. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Buchanan HS and McConnellsburg HS rank in Pennsylvania?
James Buchanan HS is 368th of 618 and McConnellsburg HS is 113th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).