Laurel MS vs Shenango HS
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 MS
New Castle · Public middle · Grades 7–8
160 students
Shenango HS
New Castle · Public high · Grades 7–12
449 students
| Measure | Laurel MS New Castle, Pennsylvania | Shenango HS New Castle, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #270 of 521 | #382 of 618 |
| National rank | #5703 of 15,369 | #6891 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 160 | 449 |
| Enrollment | 160 | 449 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.9% | 96.2% |
| Students per teacher | 26.7 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 49% |
| city | New Castle | New Castle |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Laurel MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.0 vs 55.6).
- •Shenango HS does better on math proficiency (49% vs 42%).
- •Shenango HS does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 62%).
- •Laurel MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.9% vs 96.2%).
- •Shenango HS does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 26.7).
- •Shenango HS is the larger school with 449 students compared with 160.
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 MS better than Shenango HS?
On the Success Index (US), Laurel MS ranks higher (59.0 vs 55.6 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 MS and Shenango HS?
About 6.8 km in a straight line, between New Castle and New Castle in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Laurel MS: 160. Shenango HS: 449. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Laurel MS and Shenango HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Laurel MS is 270th of 521 and Shenango HS is 382nd of 618 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).