James Buchanan HS vs Mountain View El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.5 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
Mountain View El Sch
Mercersburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
185 students
| Measure | James Buchanan HS Mercersburg, Pennsylvania | Mountain View El Sch Mercersburg, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #368 of 618 | #796 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #6526 of 16,910 | #18728 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 721 | 185 |
| Enrollment | 721 | 185 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.9% | 104.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 67% |
| city | Mercersburg | Mercersburg |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mountain View El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.2 vs 57.2).
- •James Buchanan HS does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 72%).
- •James Buchanan HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.9% vs 104.3%).
- •Mountain View El Sch does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 16.4).
- •James Buchanan HS is the larger school with 721 students compared with 185.
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 Mountain View El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Mountain View El Sch ranks higher (59.2 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 Mountain View El Sch?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Mercersburg and Mercersburg in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Buchanan HS: 721. Mountain View El Sch: 185. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Buchanan HS and Mountain View El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
James Buchanan HS is 368th of 618 and Mountain View El Sch is 796th of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).