Kane Area HS vs Mercer Area SHS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 130 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kane Area HS
Kane · Public high · Grades 9–12
282 students
Mercer Area SHS
Mercer · Public high · Grades 9–12
282 students
| Measure | Kane Area HS Kane, Pennsylvania | Mercer Area SHS Mercer, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #357 of 618 | #346 of 618 |
| National rank | #6336 of 16,910 | #6116 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 282 | 282 |
| Enrollment | 282 | 282 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.9% | 110.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 67% |
| city | Kane | Mercer |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (57.9 vs 58.8).
- •Mercer Area SHS does better on math proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •Mercer Area SHS does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 72%).
- •Kane Area HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.9% vs 110.3%).
- •Kane Area HS does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 13.4).
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 Kane Area HS better than Mercer Area SHS?
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 Kane Area HS and Mercer Area SHS?
About 130 km in a straight line, between Kane and Mercer in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kane Area HS: 282. Mercer Area SHS: 282. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kane Area HS and Mercer Area SHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Kane Area HS is 357th of 618 and Mercer Area SHS is 346th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).