Mercer Area El Sch vs Mercer Area SHS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 549 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mercer Area El Sch
Mercer · Public elementary · Grades K–6
567 students
Mercer Area SHS
Mercer · Public high · Grades 9–12
282 students
| Measure | Mercer Area El Sch Mercer, Pennsylvania | Mercer Area SHS Mercer, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #872 of 1,627 | #346 of 618 |
| National rank | #20686 of 50,301 | #6116 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 567 | 282 |
| Enrollment | 567 | 282 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 101.6% | 110.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 67% |
| city | Mercer | Mercer |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mercer Area SHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.8 vs 56.4).
- •Mercer Area SHS does better on math proficiency (67% vs 60%).
- •Mercer Area SHS does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 67%).
- •Mercer Area El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (101.6% vs 110.3%).
- •Mercer Area El Sch does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 13.4).
- •Mercer Area El Sch is the larger school with 567 students compared with 282.
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 Mercer Area El Sch better than Mercer Area SHS?
On the Success Index (US), Mercer Area SHS ranks higher (58.8 vs 56.4 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 Mercer Area El Sch and Mercer Area SHS?
About 549 m in a straight line, between Mercer and Mercer in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mercer Area El Sch: 567. Mercer Area SHS: 282. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mercer Area El Sch and Mercer Area SHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Mercer Area El Sch is 872nd of 1,627 and Mercer Area SHS is 346th of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).