Mercer Area MS vs Mercer Area SHS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 0 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mercer Area MS
Mercer · Public middle · Grades 7–8
136 students
Mercer Area SHS
Mercer · Public high · Grades 9–12
282 students
| Measure | Mercer Area MS Mercer, Pennsylvania | Mercer Area SHS Mercer, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #366 of 521 | #346 of 618 |
| National rank | #8550 of 15,369 | #6116 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 136 | 282 |
| Enrollment | 136 | 282 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.8% | 110.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 67% |
| city | Mercer | Mercer |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mercer Area SHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.8 vs 45.8).
- •Mercer Area SHS does better on math proficiency (67% vs 37%).
- •Mercer Area SHS does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 67%).
- •Mercer Area MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.8% vs 110.3%).
- •Mercer Area SHS does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 15.1).
- •Mercer Area SHS is the larger school with 282 students compared with 136.
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 MS better than Mercer Area SHS?
On the Success Index (US), Mercer Area SHS ranks higher (58.8 vs 45.8 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 Mercer Area MS and Mercer Area SHS?
About 0 m in a straight line, between Mercer and Mercer in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mercer Area MS: 136. Mercer Area SHS: 282. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mercer Area MS and Mercer Area SHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Mercer Area MS is 366th of 521 and Mercer Area SHS is 346th of 618 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).