James Buchanan HS vs Mercersburg El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.0 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
Mercersburg El Sch
Mercersburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
232 students
| Measure | James Buchanan HS Mercersburg, Pennsylvania | Mercersburg El Sch Mercersburg, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #368 of 618 | #867 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #6526 of 16,910 | #20534 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 721 | 232 |
| Enrollment | 721 | 232 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.9% | 102.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 57% |
| city | Mercersburg | Mercersburg |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (57.2 vs 56.6).
- •James Buchanan HS does better on math proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •James Buchanan HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.9% vs 102.6%).
- •Mercersburg El Sch does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 16.4).
- •James Buchanan HS is the larger school with 721 students compared with 232.
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 Mercersburg El Sch?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are James Buchanan HS and Mercersburg El Sch?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Mercersburg and Mercersburg in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Buchanan HS: 721. Mercersburg El Sch: 232. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Buchanan HS and Mercersburg El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
James Buchanan HS is 368th of 618 and Mercersburg El Sch is 867th of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).