Laurel HS vs Line Mountain HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 291 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Laurel HS
New Castle · Public high · Grades 9–12
313 students
Line Mountain HS
Herndon · Public high · Grades 9–12
311 students
| Measure | Laurel HS New Castle, Pennsylvania | Line Mountain HS Herndon, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #44 of 618 | #178 of 618 |
| National rank | #511 of 16,910 | #2413 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 313 | 311 |
| Enrollment | 313 | 311 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.5% | 45.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 62% |
| city | New Castle | Herndon |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Laurel HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.4 vs 73.7).
- •Laurel HS does better on math proficiency (77% vs 62%).
- •Laurel HS does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 77%).
- •Laurel HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.5% vs 45.3%).
- •Laurel HS does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 12.0).
- •Laurel HS is the larger school with 313 students compared with 311.
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 HS better than Line Mountain HS?
On the Success Index (US), Laurel HS ranks higher (86.4 vs 73.7 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 HS and Line Mountain HS?
About 291 km in a straight line, between New Castle and Herndon in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Laurel HS: 313. Line Mountain HS: 311. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Laurel HS and Line Mountain HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Laurel HS is 44th of 618 and Line Mountain HS is 178th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).