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School Comparison

Mercer Area High School
vs.
Reynolds JSHS

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Mercer Area High School
Reynolds JSHS
  • Mercer Area High School reported a higher students per counselor than Reynolds JSHS (327:1 vs. 230:1).
  • Mercer Area High School reported a higher dual enrollment than Reynolds JSHS (72 vs. 17).
  • Reynolds JSHS reported a higher chronically absent students than Mercer Area High School (143 vs. 109).
  • Source Data Limit: 12 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Reynolds JSHS reported a higher chronically absent students than Mercer Area High School (143 vs. 109).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

Reynolds JSHS reported a higher graduating cohort than Mercer Area High School (82 vs. 77).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Mercer Area High School reported a higher dual enrollment than Reynolds JSHS (72 vs. 17).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Reynolds JSHS reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Mercer Area High School (24 vs. 8).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Mercer Area High School reported a higher students per counselor than Reynolds JSHS (327:1 vs. 230:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

16 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
Mercer Area High School
$15,777.05
Reynolds JSHS
$20,214.29
Local revenue share
Mercer Area High School
37.9%
Reynolds JSHS
31.5%
State revenue share
Mercer Area High School
48.5%
Reynolds JSHS
55.5%
Federal revenue share
Mercer Area High School
13.5%
Reynolds JSHS
12.9%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Mercer Area High School
24.8%
Reynolds JSHS
28.5%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Mercer County
$60,614
Mercer County
$60,614
Poverty rate
Mercer County
12.8%
Mercer County
12.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Mercer County
25.1%
Mercer County
25.1%
Unemployment rate
Mercer County
4%
Mercer County
4%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.