Plum SHS vs Tenth Street El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 5.8 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
Tenth Street El Sch
Oakmont · Public elementary · Grades K–6
393 students
| Measure | Plum SHS Plum, Pennsylvania | Tenth Street El Sch Oakmont, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #142 of 618 | #136 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #1811 of 16,910 | #1802 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,220 | 393 |
| Enrollment | 1,220 | 393 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.8% | 19.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 72% |
| city | Plum | Oakmont |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tenth Street El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.6 vs 76.7).
- •Plum SHS does better on math proficiency (74% vs 72%).
- •Tenth Street El Sch does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 83%).
- •Tenth Street El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.6% vs 31.8%).
- •Tenth Street El Sch does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 17.7).
- •Plum SHS is the larger school with 1,220 students compared with 393.
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 Tenth Street El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Tenth Street El Sch ranks higher (86.6 vs 76.7 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 Tenth Street El Sch?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Plum and Oakmont in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Plum SHS: 1,220. Tenth Street El Sch: 393. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Plum SHS and Tenth Street El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Plum SHS is 142nd of 618 and Tenth Street El Sch is 136th of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).