Moon Area SHS vs Moon Area Upper MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 327 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Moon Area SHS
Moon Township · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,211 students
Moon Area Upper MS
Moon Township · Public middle · Grades 7–8
621 students
| Measure | Moon Area SHS Moon Township, Pennsylvania | Moon Area Upper MS Moon Township, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 5% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #64 of 618 | #63 of 521 |
| National rank | #728 of 16,910 | #1148 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 1,211 | 621 |
| Enrollment | 1,211 | 621 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.2% | 27.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 55% |
| city | Moon Township | Moon Township |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Moon Area SHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.2 vs 82.2).
- •Moon Area SHS does better on math proficiency (81% vs 55%).
- •Moon Area SHS does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 77%).
- •Moon Area Upper MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.4% vs 29.2%).
- •Moon Area Upper MS does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 13.9).
- •Moon Area SHS is the larger school with 1,211 students compared with 621.
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 Moon Area SHS better than Moon Area Upper MS?
On the Success Index (US), Moon Area SHS ranks higher (84.2 vs 82.2 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 Moon Area SHS and Moon Area Upper MS?
About 327 m in a straight line, between Moon Township and Moon Township in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Moon Area SHS: 1,211. Moon Area Upper MS: 621. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Moon Area SHS and Moon Area Upper MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Moon Area SHS is 64th of 618 and Moon Area Upper MS is 63rd of 521 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).