Knox Middle School vs Pleasant Avenue School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Knox Middle School
Johnstown · Public middle · Grades 5–7
341 students
Pleasant Avenue School
Johnstown · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
259 students
| Measure | Knox Middle School Johnstown, New York | Pleasant Avenue School Johnstown, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #253 of 785 | #1166 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #4440 of 15,369 | #20916 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–7 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 341 | 259 |
| Enrollment | 341 | 259 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.8% | 53.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Johnstown | Johnstown |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Knox Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.7 vs 56.1).
- •Pleasant Avenue School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.3% vs 54.8%).
- •Knox Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 14.4).
- •Knox Middle School is the larger school with 341 students compared with 259.
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 Knox Middle School better than Pleasant Avenue School?
On the Success Index (US), Knox Middle School ranks higher (64.7 vs 56.1 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 Knox Middle School and Pleasant Avenue School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Johnstown and Johnstown in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Knox Middle School: 341. Pleasant Avenue School: 259. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Knox Middle School and Pleasant Avenue School rank in New York?
Knox Middle School is 253rd of 785 and Pleasant Avenue School is 1166th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).