Palisades MS vs Shamokin Area Intermediate Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 120 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Palisades MS
Kintnersville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
308 students
Shamokin Area Intermediate Sch
Coal Township · Public middle · Grades 5–6
308 students
| Measure | Palisades MS Kintnersville, Pennsylvania | Shamokin Area Intermediate Sch Coal Township, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #137 of 521 | #478 of 521 |
| National rank | #2933 of 15,369 | #13332 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 308 | 308 |
| Enrollment | 308 | 308 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.5% | 103.2% |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 20.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 29% |
| city | Kintnersville | Coal Township |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Palisades MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.0 vs 22.5).
- •Palisades MS does better on math proficiency (40% vs 29%).
- •Palisades MS does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 45%).
- •Palisades MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.5% vs 103.2%).
- •Palisades MS does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 20.5).
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 Palisades MS better than Shamokin Area Intermediate Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Palisades MS ranks higher (72.0 vs 22.5 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 Palisades MS and Shamokin Area Intermediate Sch?
About 120 km in a straight line, between Kintnersville and Coal Township in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Palisades MS: 308. Shamokin Area Intermediate Sch: 308. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Palisades MS and Shamokin Area Intermediate Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Palisades MS is 137th of 521 and Shamokin Area Intermediate Sch is 478th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).