Mount Carmel Area HS vs Shamokin Area HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 14 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
Shamokin Area HS
Shamokin · Public high · Grades 9–12
675 students
| Measure | Mount Carmel Area HS Mount Carmel, Pennsylvania | Shamokin Area HS Shamokin, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #442 of 618 | #416 of 618 |
| National rank | #8800 of 16,910 | #7913 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 503 | 675 |
| Enrollment | 503 | 675 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.6% | 98.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 57% |
| city | Mount Carmel | Shamokin |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shamokin Area HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.8 vs 48.4).
- •Mount Carmel Area HS does better on math proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Shamokin Area HS does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 62%).
- •Shamokin Area HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.5% vs 98.6%).
- •Shamokin Area HS does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 17.3).
- •Shamokin Area HS is the larger school with 675 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 Shamokin Area HS?
On the Success Index (US), Shamokin Area HS ranks higher (51.8 vs 48.4 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 Mount Carmel Area HS and Shamokin Area HS?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Mount Carmel and Shamokin in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mount Carmel Area HS: 503. Shamokin Area HS: 675. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mount Carmel Area HS and Shamokin Area HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Mount Carmel Area HS is 442nd of 618 and Shamokin Area HS is 416th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).