Mount Pleasant Area HS vs Norvelt El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 4.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Pleasant Area HS
Mount Pleasant · Public high · Grades 9–12
597 students
Norvelt El Sch
Mount Pleasant · Public elementary · Grades K–3
457 students
| Measure | Mount Pleasant Area HS Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania | Norvelt El Sch Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #279 of 618 | #666 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #4601 of 16,910 | #14414 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 597 | 457 |
| Enrollment | 597 | 457 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.7% | 58.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 54% |
| city | Mount Pleasant | Mount Pleasant |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (64.7 vs 65.6).
- •Mount Pleasant Area HS does better on math proficiency (57% vs 54%).
- •Norvelt El Sch does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 67%).
- •Mount Pleasant Area HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.7% vs 58.6%).
- •Norvelt El Sch does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 15.3).
- •Mount Pleasant Area HS is the larger school with 597 students compared with 457.
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 Pleasant Area HS better than Norvelt El Sch?
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 Pleasant Area HS and Norvelt El Sch?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Mount Pleasant and Mount Pleasant in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mount Pleasant Area HS: 597. Norvelt El Sch: 457. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mount Pleasant Area HS and Norvelt El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Mount Pleasant Area HS is 279th of 618 and Norvelt El Sch is 666th of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).