Mount Union Area SHS vs Shirley Twp El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Union Area SHS
Mount Union · Public high · Grades 9–12
323 students
Shirley Twp El Sch
Mount Union · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
279 students
| Measure | Mount Union Area SHS Mount Union, Pennsylvania | Shirley Twp El Sch Mount Union, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #388 of 618 | #1377 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #7007 of 16,910 | #42097 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 323 | 279 |
| Enrollment | 323 | 279 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.8% | 96.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 9.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 17% |
| city | Mount Union | Mount Union |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mount Union Area SHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.1 vs 24.4).
- •Mount Union Area SHS does better on math proficiency (62% vs 17%).
- •Mount Union Area SHS does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 32%).
- •Shirley Twp El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.8% vs 98.8%).
- •Shirley Twp El Sch does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 11.5).
- •Mount Union Area SHS is the larger school with 323 students compared with 279.
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 Union Area SHS better than Shirley Twp El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Mount Union Area SHS ranks higher (55.1 vs 24.4 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 Union Area SHS and Shirley Twp El Sch?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Mount Union and Mount Union in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mount Union Area SHS: 323. Shirley Twp El Sch: 279. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mount Union Area SHS and Shirley Twp El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Mount Union Area SHS is 388th of 618 and Shirley Twp El Sch is 1377th of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).