Neff Sch vs Shepherdstown El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 59 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Neff Sch
Lancaster · Public elementary · Grades K–4
283 students
Shepherdstown El Sch
Mechanicsburg · Public elementary · Grades 1–3
283 students
| Measure | Neff Sch Lancaster, Pennsylvania | Shepherdstown El Sch Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 10% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #204 of 1,627 | #528 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #2686 of 50,301 | #10288 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 1–3 |
| Students | 283 | 283 |
| Enrollment | 283 | 283 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.3% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 57% |
| city | Lancaster | Mechanicsburg |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Neff Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.5 vs 71.5).
- •Neff Sch does better on math proficiency (82% vs 57%).
- •Neff Sch does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 67%).
- •Neff Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.3% vs 35%).
- •Shepherdstown El Sch does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 14.9).
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 Neff Sch better than Shepherdstown El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Neff Sch ranks higher (84.5 vs 71.5 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 Neff Sch and Shepherdstown El Sch?
About 59 km in a straight line, between Lancaster and Mechanicsburg in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Neff Sch: 283. Shepherdstown El Sch: 283. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Neff Sch and Shepherdstown El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Neff Sch is 204th of 1,627 and Shepherdstown El Sch is 528th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).