New Castle JHS vs New Castle SHS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 85 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
New Castle JHS
New Castle · Public middle · Grades 6–8
689 students
New Castle SHS
New Castle · Public high · Grades 9–12
740 students
| Measure | New Castle JHS New Castle, Pennsylvania | New Castle SHS New Castle, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #497 of 521 | #448 of 618 |
| National rank | #14163 of 15,369 | #9036 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 689 | 740 |
| Enrollment | 689 | 740 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.8% | 98.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 47% |
| city | New Castle | New Castle |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Castle SHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.6 vs 17.6).
- •New Castle SHS does better on math proficiency (47% vs 17%).
- •New Castle SHS does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 35%).
- •New Castle JHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.8% vs 98.9%).
- •New Castle SHS does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 16.4).
- •New Castle SHS is the larger school with 740 students compared with 689.
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 New Castle JHS better than New Castle SHS?
On the Success Index (US), New Castle SHS ranks higher (47.6 vs 17.6 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 New Castle JHS and New Castle SHS?
About 85 m in a straight line, between New Castle and New Castle in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
New Castle JHS: 689. New Castle SHS: 740. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do New Castle JHS and New Castle SHS rank in Pennsylvania?
New Castle JHS is 497th of 521 and New Castle SHS is 448th of 618 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).