- West Middlesex Area JSHS reported a higher students per counselor than Sharpsville Area SHS (376:1 vs. 196.5:1).
- West Middlesex Area JSHS reported a higher dual enrollment than Sharpsville Area SHS (81 vs. 13).
- Sharpsville Area SHS reported a higher sat/act participation than West Middlesex Area JSHS (50 vs. 22).
- Source Data Limit: 10 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
- Source Data Limit: 2 additional metrics are reported by only one school.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Sharpsville Area SHS reported a higher chronically absent students than West Middlesex Area JSHS (76 vs. 68).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
Sharpsville Area SHS reported a higher graduating cohort than West Middlesex Area JSHS (86 vs. 68).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
West Middlesex Area JSHS reported a higher dual enrollment than Sharpsville Area SHS (81 vs. 13).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
West Middlesex Area JSHS reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Sharpsville Area SHS (15 vs. 1).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
West Middlesex Area JSHS reported a higher students per counselor than Sharpsville Area SHS (376:1 vs. 196.5:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
15 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Reported Only at Sharpsville Area SHS
2 metrics were reported by Sharpsville Area SHS. Comparable data for West Middlesex Area JSHS is missing or suppressed.
AP courses offered
5
AP enrollment
59
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Sharpsville Area SHS
$16,571.29
West Middlesex Area JSHS
$21,138.61
Local revenue share
Sharpsville Area SHS
33.7%
West Middlesex Area JSHS
35.9%
State revenue share
Sharpsville Area SHS
57.2%
West Middlesex Area JSHS
54.2%
Federal revenue share
Sharpsville Area SHS
9.1%
West Middlesex Area JSHS
9.9%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Sharpsville Area SHS
16.1%
West Middlesex Area JSHS
16.6%
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.