Mahanoy Area El Sch vs Shenandoah Valley El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 5.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mahanoy Area El Sch
Mahanoy City · Public elementary · Grades K–6
589 students
Shenandoah Valley El Sch
Shenandoah · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
726 students
| Measure | Mahanoy Area El Sch Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania | Shenandoah Valley El Sch Shenandoah, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1307 of 1,627 | #1192 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #38622 of 50,301 | #33252 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 589 | 726 |
| Enrollment | 589 | 726 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 95.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 36% |
| city | Mahanoy City | Shenandoah |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shenandoah Valley El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.1 vs 29.9).
- •Shenandoah Valley El Sch does better on math proficiency (36% vs 22%).
- •Shenandoah Valley El Sch does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 45%).
- •Shenandoah Valley El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.5% vs 99.3%).
- •Mahanoy Area El Sch does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 12.5).
- •Shenandoah Valley El Sch is the larger school with 726 students compared with 589.
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 Mahanoy Area El Sch better than Shenandoah Valley El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Shenandoah Valley El Sch ranks higher (38.1 vs 29.9 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 Mahanoy Area El Sch and Shenandoah Valley El Sch?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Mahanoy City and Shenandoah in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mahanoy Area El Sch: 589. Shenandoah Valley El Sch: 726. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mahanoy Area El Sch and Shenandoah Valley El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Mahanoy Area El Sch is 1307th of 1,627 and Shenandoah Valley El Sch is 1192nd of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).