Mechanicsburg Area SHS vs West Scranton HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 174 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mechanicsburg Area SHS
Mechanicsburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,412 students
West Scranton HS
Scranton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,404 students
| Measure | Mechanicsburg Area SHS Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania | West Scranton HS Scranton, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 10% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #111 of 618 | #446 of 618 |
| National rank | #1432 of 16,910 | #8990 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,412 | 1,404 |
| Enrollment | 1,412 | 1,404 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.8% | 99.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 47% |
| city | Mechanicsburg | Scranton |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mechanicsburg Area SHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.0 vs 47.8).
- •Mechanicsburg Area SHS does better on math proficiency (76% vs 47%).
- •Mechanicsburg Area SHS does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 62%).
- •Mechanicsburg Area SHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.8% vs 99.4%).
- •West Scranton HS does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 14.6).
- •Mechanicsburg Area SHS is the larger school with 1,412 students compared with 1,404.
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 Mechanicsburg Area SHS better than West Scranton HS?
On the Success Index (US), Mechanicsburg Area SHS ranks higher (79.0 vs 47.8 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 Mechanicsburg Area SHS and West Scranton HS?
About 174 km in a straight line, between Mechanicsburg and Scranton in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mechanicsburg Area SHS: 1,412. West Scranton HS: 1,404. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mechanicsburg Area SHS and West Scranton HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Mechanicsburg Area SHS is 111th of 618 and West Scranton HS is 446th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).