Mount Pleasant Area JHS vs Southmoreland SHS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 6.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Pleasant Area JHS
Mount Pleasant · Public middle · Grades 7–8
290 students
Southmoreland SHS
Alverton · Public high · Grades 9–12
566 students
| Measure | Mount Pleasant Area JHS Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania | Southmoreland SHS Alverton, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #301 of 521 | #205 of 618 |
| National rank | #6548 of 15,369 | #2814 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 290 | 566 |
| Enrollment | 290 | 566 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.8% | 53% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 77% |
| city | Mount Pleasant | Alverton |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southmoreland SHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.0 vs 55.1).
- •Southmoreland SHS does better on math proficiency (77% vs 34%).
- •Southmoreland SHS does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 58%).
- •Mount Pleasant Area JHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.8% vs 53%).
- •Mount Pleasant Area JHS does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 15.3).
- •Southmoreland SHS is the larger school with 566 students compared with 290.
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 JHS better than Southmoreland SHS?
On the Success Index (US), Southmoreland SHS ranks higher (72.0 vs 55.1 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 Pleasant Area JHS and Southmoreland SHS?
About 6.8 km in a straight line, between Mount Pleasant and Alverton in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mount Pleasant Area JHS: 290. Southmoreland SHS: 566. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mount Pleasant Area JHS and Southmoreland SHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Mount Pleasant Area JHS is 301st of 521 and Southmoreland SHS is 205th of 618 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).