Reading SHS vs Thirteenth & Union El 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.
Reading SHS
Reading · Public high · Grades 9–12
4,879 students
Thirteenth & Union El Sch
Reading · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
641 students
| Measure | Reading SHS Reading, Pennsylvania | Thirteenth & Union El Sch Reading, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #541 of 618 | #1519 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #13869 of 16,910 | #46893 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 4,879 | 641 |
| Enrollment | 4,879 | 641 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.3% | 100.5% |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 18% |
| city | Reading | Reading |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Reading SHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.5 vs 16.5).
- •Reading SHS does better on math proficiency (33% vs 18%).
- •Reading SHS does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 32%).
- •Reading SHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.3% vs 100.5%).
- •Thirteenth & Union El Sch does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 19.8).
- •Reading SHS is the larger school with 4,879 students compared with 641.
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 Reading SHS better than Thirteenth & Union El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Reading SHS ranks higher (27.5 vs 16.5 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 Reading SHS and Thirteenth & Union El Sch?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Reading and Reading in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Reading SHS: 4,879. Thirteenth & Union El Sch: 641. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Reading SHS and Thirteenth & Union El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Reading SHS is 541st of 618 and Thirteenth & Union El Sch is 1519th of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).