Mars Area MS vs Mars Area SHS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 499 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mars Area MS
Mars · Public middle · Grades 7–8
563 students
Mars Area SHS
Mars · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,044 students
| Measure | Mars Area MS Mars, Pennsylvania | Mars Area SHS Mars, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 92 Top 5% |
| State rank | #54 of 521 | #5 of 618 |
| National rank | #1004 of 15,369 | #136 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 563 | 1,044 |
| Enrollment | 563 | 1,044 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.8% | 12.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 91% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 81% |
| city | Mars | Mars |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mars Area SHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.1 vs 83.2).
- •Mars Area SHS does better on math proficiency (81% vs 56%).
- •Mars Area SHS does better on reading proficiency (91% vs 81%).
- •Mars Area MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.8% vs 12.2%).
- •Mars Area SHS does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 14.1).
- •Mars Area SHS is the larger school with 1,044 students compared with 563.
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 Mars Area MS better than Mars Area SHS?
On the Success Index (US), Mars Area SHS ranks higher (92.1 vs 83.2 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 Mars Area MS and Mars Area SHS?
About 499 m in a straight line, between Mars and Mars in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mars Area MS: 563. Mars Area SHS: 1,044. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mars Area MS and Mars Area SHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Mars Area MS is 54th of 521 and Mars Area SHS is 5th of 618 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).