New Castle SHS vs Union Memorial El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.1 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 Memorial El Sch
New Castle · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
320 students
| Measure | New Castle SHS New Castle, Pennsylvania | Union Memorial El Sch New Castle, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #448 of 618 | #808 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #9036 of 16,910 | #19151 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 740 | 320 |
| Enrollment | 740 | 320 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.9% | 102.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 57% |
| city | New Castle | New Castle |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Union Memorial El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.6 vs 47.6).
- •Union Memorial El Sch does better on math proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Union Memorial El Sch does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •New Castle SHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.9% vs 102.8%).
- •Union Memorial El Sch does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 15.4).
- •New Castle SHS is the larger school with 740 students compared with 320.
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 Memorial El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Union Memorial El Sch ranks higher (58.6 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 New Castle SHS and Union Memorial El Sch?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between New Castle and New Castle in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
New Castle SHS: 740. Union Memorial El Sch: 320. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do New Castle SHS and Union Memorial El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
New Castle SHS is 448th of 618 and Union Memorial El Sch is 808th of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).