Neshannock JSHS vs Wilmington Area Upper El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 6.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Neshannock JSHS
New Castle · Public high · Grades 7–12
545 students
Wilmington Area Upper El Sch
New Wilmington · Public middle · Grades 5–6
142 students
| Measure | Neshannock JSHS New Castle, Pennsylvania | Wilmington Area Upper El Sch New Wilmington, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #220 of 618 | #353 of 521 |
| National rank | #3105 of 16,910 | #8179 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 545 | 142 |
| Enrollment | 545 | 142 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.3% | 98.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 43% |
| city | New Castle | New Wilmington |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Neshannock JSHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.8 vs 47.6).
- •Neshannock JSHS does better on math proficiency (56% vs 43%).
- •Neshannock JSHS does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 60%).
- •Neshannock JSHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.3% vs 98.6%).
- •Wilmington Area Upper El Sch does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 17.0).
- •Neshannock JSHS is the larger school with 545 students compared with 142.
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 Neshannock JSHS better than Wilmington Area Upper El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Neshannock JSHS ranks higher (70.8 vs 47.6 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 Neshannock JSHS and Wilmington Area Upper El Sch?
About 6.5 km in a straight line, between New Castle and New Wilmington in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Neshannock JSHS: 545. Wilmington Area Upper El Sch: 142. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Neshannock JSHS and Wilmington Area Upper El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Neshannock JSHS is 220th of 618 and Wilmington Area Upper El Sch is 353rd of 521 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).