Mahanoy Area JSHS vs Neshannock JSHS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 354 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mahanoy Area JSHS
Mahanoy City · Public high · Grades 7–12
543 students
Neshannock JSHS
New Castle · Public high · Grades 7–12
545 students
| Measure | Mahanoy Area JSHS Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania | Neshannock JSHS New Castle, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #565 of 618 | #220 of 618 |
| National rank | #15076 of 16,910 | #3105 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 543 | 545 |
| Enrollment | 543 | 545 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.7% | 28.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 56% |
| city | Mahanoy City | New Castle |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Neshannock JSHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.8 vs 21.2).
- •Neshannock JSHS does better on math proficiency (56% vs 18%).
- •Neshannock JSHS does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 40%).
- •Neshannock JSHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.3% vs 98.7%).
- •Mahanoy Area JSHS does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 17.0).
- •Neshannock JSHS is the larger school with 545 students compared with 543.
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 JSHS better than Neshannock JSHS?
On the Success Index (US), Neshannock JSHS ranks higher (70.8 vs 21.2 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 JSHS and Neshannock JSHS?
About 354 km in a straight line, between Mahanoy City and New Castle in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mahanoy Area JSHS: 543. Neshannock JSHS: 545. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mahanoy Area JSHS and Neshannock JSHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Mahanoy Area JSHS is 565th of 618 and Neshannock JSHS is 220th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).