Mount Carmel Area HS vs North Schuylkill JSHS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 11 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Carmel Area HS
Mount Carmel · Public high · Grades 9–12
503 students
North Schuylkill JSHS
Ashland · Public high · Grades 7–12
1,003 students
| Measure | Mount Carmel Area HS Mount Carmel, Pennsylvania | North Schuylkill JSHS Ashland, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #442 of 618 | #445 of 618 |
| National rank | #8800 of 16,910 | #8983 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 503 | 1,003 |
| Enrollment | 503 | 1,003 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.6% | 56.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 37% |
| city | Mount Carmel | Ashland |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (48.4 vs 47.8).
- •Mount Carmel Area HS does better on math proficiency (62% vs 37%).
- •Mount Carmel Area HS does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 58%).
- •North Schuylkill JSHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.9% vs 98.6%).
- •North Schuylkill JSHS does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 17.3).
- •North Schuylkill JSHS is the larger school with 1,003 students compared with 503.
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 Mount Carmel Area HS better than North Schuylkill JSHS?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Mount Carmel Area HS and North Schuylkill JSHS?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Mount Carmel and Ashland in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mount Carmel Area HS: 503. North Schuylkill JSHS: 1,003. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mount Carmel Area HS and North Schuylkill JSHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Mount Carmel Area HS is 442nd of 618 and North Schuylkill JSHS is 445th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).