Mahanoy Area JSHS vs Shenandoah Valley JSHS
A head-to-head comparison of two high 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 JSHS
Shenandoah · Public high · Grades 7–12
546 students
| Measure | Mahanoy Area JSHS Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania | Shenandoah Valley JSHS Shenandoah, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #565 of 618 | #561 of 618 |
| National rank | #15076 of 16,910 | #14986 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 543 | 546 |
| Enrollment | 543 | 546 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.7% | 98.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 16% |
| city | Mahanoy City | Shenandoah |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (21.2 vs 21.8).
- •Mahanoy Area JSHS does better on math proficiency (18% vs 16%).
- •Mahanoy Area JSHS does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 38%).
- •Shenandoah Valley JSHS does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 16.0).
- •Shenandoah Valley JSHS is the larger school with 546 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 JSHS?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Mahanoy Area JSHS 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 JSHS: 543. Shenandoah Valley JSHS: 546. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mahanoy Area JSHS and Shenandoah Valley JSHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Mahanoy Area JSHS is 565th of 618 and Shenandoah Valley JSHS is 561st of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).