New Castle SHS vs Washington Intrmd Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.4 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
Washington Intrmd Sch
New Castle · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
707 students
| Measure | New Castle SHS New Castle, Pennsylvania | Washington Intrmd Sch New Castle, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #448 of 618 | #1411 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #9036 of 16,910 | #43617 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 740 | 707 |
| Enrollment | 740 | 707 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.9% | 99.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 21% |
| city | New Castle | New Castle |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Castle SHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.6 vs 22.0).
- •New Castle SHS does better on math proficiency (47% vs 21%).
- •New Castle SHS does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 41%).
- •New Castle SHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.9% vs 99.9%).
- •Washington Intrmd Sch does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 15.4).
- •New Castle SHS is the larger school with 740 students compared with 707.
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 Washington Intrmd Sch?
On the Success Index (US), New Castle SHS ranks higher (47.6 vs 22.0 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 Washington Intrmd Sch?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between New Castle and New Castle in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
New Castle SHS: 740. Washington Intrmd Sch: 707. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do New Castle SHS and Washington Intrmd Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
New Castle SHS is 448th of 618 and Washington Intrmd Sch is 1411th of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).