Mahanoy Area El Sch vs Shenandoah Valley JSHS
A head-to-head comparison of two 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 JSHS
Shenandoah · Public high · Grades 7–12
546 students
| Measure | Mahanoy Area El Sch Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania | Shenandoah Valley JSHS Shenandoah, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1307 of 1,627 | #561 of 618 |
| National rank | #38622 of 50,301 | #14986 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 589 | 546 |
| Enrollment | 589 | 546 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 98.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 16% |
| city | Mahanoy City | Shenandoah |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mahanoy Area El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.9 vs 21.8).
- •Mahanoy Area El Sch does better on math proficiency (22% vs 16%).
- •Mahanoy Area El Sch does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 38%).
- •Shenandoah Valley JSHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.7% vs 99.3%).
- •Mahanoy Area El Sch does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 14.4).
- •Mahanoy Area El Sch is the larger school with 589 students compared with 546.
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 JSHS?
On the Success Index (US), Mahanoy Area El Sch ranks higher (29.9 vs 21.8 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 JSHS?
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 JSHS: 546. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mahanoy Area El Sch and Shenandoah Valley JSHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Mahanoy Area El Sch is 1307th of 1,627 and Shenandoah Valley JSHS is 561st of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).