Mount Carmel Area JHS vs Shamokin Area MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 14 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Carmel Area JHS
Mount Carmel · Public middle · Grades 7–8
253 students
Shamokin Area MS
Shamokin · Public middle · Grades 7–8
351 students
| Measure | Mount Carmel Area JHS Mount Carmel, Pennsylvania | Shamokin Area MS Shamokin, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #458 of 521 | #462 of 521 |
| National rank | #12359 of 15,369 | #12535 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 253 | 351 |
| Enrollment | 253 | 351 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 102.8% | 100.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 20% |
| city | Mount Carmel | Shamokin |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (27.7 vs 26.8).
- •Mount Carmel Area JHS does better on math proficiency (30% vs 20%).
- •Mount Carmel Area JHS does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 48%).
- •Shamokin Area MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (100.3% vs 102.8%).
- •Shamokin Area MS does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 18.1).
- •Shamokin Area MS is the larger school with 351 students compared with 253.
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 JHS better than Shamokin Area MS?
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 JHS and Shamokin Area MS?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Mount Carmel and Shamokin in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mount Carmel Area JHS: 253. Shamokin Area MS: 351. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mount Carmel Area JHS and Shamokin Area MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Mount Carmel Area JHS is 458th of 521 and Shamokin Area MS is 462nd of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).