Laurel El Sch vs New Castle SHS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 7.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Laurel El Sch
New Castle · Public elementary · Grades K–6
503 students
New Castle SHS
New Castle · Public high · Grades 9–12
740 students
| Measure | Laurel El Sch New Castle, Pennsylvania | New Castle SHS New Castle, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #601 of 1,627 | #448 of 618 |
| National rank | #12277 of 50,301 | #9036 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 503 | 740 |
| Enrollment | 503 | 740 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.4% | 98.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 47% |
| city | New Castle | New Castle |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Laurel El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.6 vs 47.6).
- •Laurel El Sch does better on math proficiency (59% vs 47%).
- •Laurel El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.4% vs 98.9%).
- •New Castle SHS does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 16.2).
- •New Castle SHS is the larger school with 740 students compared with 503.
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 Laurel El Sch better than New Castle SHS?
On the Success Index (US), Laurel El Sch ranks higher (68.6 vs 47.6 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 Laurel El Sch and New Castle SHS?
About 7.1 km in a straight line, between New Castle and New Castle in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Laurel El Sch: 503. New Castle SHS: 740. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Laurel El Sch and New Castle SHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Laurel El Sch is 601st of 1,627 and New Castle SHS is 448th of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).