New Castle SHS vs Union Area MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
New Castle SHS
New Castle · Public high · Grades 9–12
740 students
Union Area MS
New Castle · Public middle · Grades 6–8
174 students
| Measure | New Castle SHS New Castle, Pennsylvania | Union Area MS New Castle, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #448 of 618 | #355 of 521 |
| National rank | #9036 of 16,910 | #8279 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 740 | 174 |
| Enrollment | 740 | 174 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.9% | 92.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 42% |
| city | New Castle | New Castle |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (47.6 vs 47.1).
- •New Castle SHS does better on math proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •New Castle SHS does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 62%).
- •Union Area MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.5% vs 98.9%).
- •New Castle SHS does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 15.8).
- •New Castle SHS is the larger school with 740 students compared with 174.
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 SHS better than Union Area MS?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are New Castle SHS and Union Area MS?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between New Castle and New Castle in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
New Castle SHS: 740. Union Area MS: 174. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do New Castle SHS and Union Area MS rank in Pennsylvania?
New Castle SHS is 448th of 618 and Union Area MS is 355th of 521 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).