Salisbury-Elk Lick JSHS vs Shade JSHS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 47 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Salisbury-Elk Lick JSHS
Salisbury · Public high · Grades 7–12
125 students
Shade JSHS
Cairnbrook · Public high · Grades 7–12
123 students
| Measure | Salisbury-Elk Lick JSHS Salisbury, Pennsylvania | Shade JSHS Cairnbrook, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #363 of 618 | #508 of 618 |
| National rank | #6475 of 16,910 | #11486 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 125 | 123 |
| Enrollment | 125 | 123 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.6% | 111.4% |
| Students per teacher | 7.4 | 6.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 64.5% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 34.5% | 42% |
| city | Salisbury | Cairnbrook |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Salisbury-Elk Lick JSHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.4 vs 37.9).
- •Shade JSHS does better on math proficiency (42% vs 34.5%).
- •Salisbury-Elk Lick JSHS does better on reading proficiency (64.5% vs 47%).
- •Salisbury-Elk Lick JSHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.6% vs 111.4%).
- •Shade JSHS does better on students per teacher (6.8 vs 7.4).
- •Salisbury-Elk Lick JSHS is the larger school with 125 students compared with 123.
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 Salisbury-Elk Lick JSHS better than Shade JSHS?
On the Success Index (US), Salisbury-Elk Lick JSHS ranks higher (57.4 vs 37.9 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 Salisbury-Elk Lick JSHS and Shade JSHS?
About 47 km in a straight line, between Salisbury and Cairnbrook in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Salisbury-Elk Lick JSHS: 125. Shade JSHS: 123. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Salisbury-Elk Lick JSHS and Shade JSHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Salisbury-Elk Lick JSHS is 363rd of 618 and Shade JSHS is 508th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).