Plum SHS vs Springdale JSHS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 4.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Plum SHS
Plum · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,220 students
Springdale JSHS
Springdale · Public high · Grades 7–12
421 students
| Measure | Plum SHS Plum, Pennsylvania | Springdale JSHS Springdale, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #142 of 618 | #443 of 618 |
| National rank | #1811 of 16,910 | #8805 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 1,220 | 421 |
| Enrollment | 1,220 | 421 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.8% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 7.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 37% |
| city | Plum | Springdale |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Plum SHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.7 vs 48.4).
- •Plum SHS does better on math proficiency (74% vs 37%).
- •Plum SHS does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 62%).
- •Plum SHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.8% vs 99.5%).
- •Springdale JSHS does better on students per teacher (7.0 vs 17.7).
- •Plum SHS is the larger school with 1,220 students compared with 421.
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 Plum SHS better than Springdale JSHS?
On the Success Index (US), Plum SHS ranks higher (76.7 vs 48.4 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 Plum SHS and Springdale JSHS?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Plum and Springdale in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Plum SHS: 1,220. Springdale JSHS: 421. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Plum SHS and Springdale JSHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Plum SHS is 142nd of 618 and Springdale JSHS is 443rd of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).