Mahanoy Area JSHS vs Shenandoah Valley El Sch
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 JSHS
Mahanoy City · Public high · Grades 7–12
543 students
Shenandoah Valley El Sch
Shenandoah · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
726 students
| Measure | Mahanoy Area JSHS Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania | Shenandoah Valley El Sch Shenandoah, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #565 of 618 | #1192 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #15076 of 16,910 | #33252 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 543 | 726 |
| Enrollment | 543 | 726 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.7% | 95.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 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 21.2).
- •Shenandoah Valley El Sch does better on math proficiency (36% vs 18%).
- •Shenandoah Valley El Sch does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 40%).
- •Shenandoah Valley El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.5% vs 98.7%).
- •Shenandoah Valley El Sch does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 16.0).
- •Shenandoah Valley El Sch is the larger school with 726 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 Shenandoah Valley El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Shenandoah Valley El Sch ranks higher (38.1 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 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 JSHS: 543. Shenandoah Valley El Sch: 726. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mahanoy Area JSHS and Shenandoah Valley El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Mahanoy Area JSHS is 565th of 618 and Shenandoah Valley El Sch is 1192nd of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).