Laurel HS vs Shenango El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 6.8 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
Shenango El Sch
New Castle · Public elementary · Grades K–6
485 students
| Measure | Laurel HS New Castle, Pennsylvania | Shenango El Sch New Castle, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #44 of 618 | #931 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #511 of 16,910 | #22453 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 313 | 485 |
| Enrollment | 313 | 485 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.5% | 104.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 53% |
| city | New Castle | New Castle |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Laurel HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.4 vs 53.9).
- •Laurel HS does better on math proficiency (77% vs 53%).
- •Laurel HS does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 69%).
- •Laurel HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.5% vs 104.9%).
- •Laurel HS does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 12.8).
- •Shenango El Sch is the larger school with 485 students compared with 313.
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 Shenango El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Laurel HS ranks higher (86.4 vs 53.9 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 Shenango El Sch?
About 6.8 km in a straight line, between New Castle and New Castle in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Laurel HS: 313. Shenango El Sch: 485. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Laurel HS and Shenango El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Laurel HS is 44th of 618 and Shenango El Sch is 931st of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).