Selinsgrove Area MS vs Shikellamy HS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 9.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Selinsgrove Area MS
Selinsgrove · Public middle · Grades 6–8
532 students
Shikellamy HS
Sunbury · Public high · Grades 9–12
855 students
| Measure | Selinsgrove Area MS Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania | Shikellamy HS Sunbury, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #177 of 521 | #460 of 618 |
| National rank | #3722 of 15,369 | #9515 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 532 | 855 |
| Enrollment | 532 | 855 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.2% | 105% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 21.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 62% |
| city | Selinsgrove | Sunbury |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Selinsgrove Area MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.3 vs 45.8).
- •Shikellamy HS does better on math proficiency (62% vs 55%).
- •Selinsgrove Area MS does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 67%).
- •Selinsgrove Area MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.2% vs 105%).
- •Selinsgrove Area MS does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 21.9).
- •Shikellamy HS is the larger school with 855 students compared with 532.
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 Selinsgrove Area MS better than Shikellamy HS?
On the Success Index (US), Selinsgrove Area MS ranks higher (68.3 vs 45.8 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 Selinsgrove Area MS and Shikellamy HS?
About 9.0 km in a straight line, between Selinsgrove and Sunbury in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Selinsgrove Area MS: 532. Shikellamy HS: 855. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Selinsgrove Area MS and Shikellamy HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Selinsgrove Area MS is 177th of 521 and Shikellamy HS is 460th of 618 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).