Minersville Area JSHS vs North Schuylkill El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 8.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Minersville Area JSHS
Pottsville · Public high · Grades 7–12
481 students
North Schuylkill El Sch
Ashland · Public elementary · Grades K–6
1,064 students
| Measure | Minersville Area JSHS Pottsville, Pennsylvania | North Schuylkill El Sch Ashland, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #512 of 618 | #1055 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #11823 of 16,910 | #27566 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 481 | 1,064 |
| Enrollment | 481 | 1,064 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 103.3% | 59.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 31% |
| city | Pottsville | Ashland |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Schuylkill El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.5 vs 36.6).
- •Minersville Area JSHS does better on math proficiency (35% vs 31%).
- •North Schuylkill El Sch does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 54%).
- •North Schuylkill El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.4% vs 103.3%).
- •North Schuylkill El Sch does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 14.1).
- •North Schuylkill El Sch is the larger school with 1,064 students compared with 481.
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 Minersville Area JSHS better than North Schuylkill El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), North Schuylkill El Sch ranks higher (46.5 vs 36.6 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 Minersville Area JSHS and North Schuylkill El Sch?
About 8.8 km in a straight line, between Pottsville and Ashland in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Minersville Area JSHS: 481. North Schuylkill El Sch: 1,064. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Minersville Area JSHS and North Schuylkill El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Minersville Area JSHS is 512th of 618 and North Schuylkill El Sch is 1055th of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).