Ponca City East MS vs Ponca City West MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Oklahoma, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ponca City East MS
Ponca City · Public middle · Grades 8–8
320 students
Ponca City West MS
Ponca City · Public middle · Grades 6–7
607 students
| Measure | Ponca City East MS Ponca City, Oklahoma | Ponca City West MS Ponca City, Oklahoma |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #224 of 338 | #157 of 338 |
| National rank | #12933 of 15,369 | #11629 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 8–8 | Grades 6–7 |
| Students | 320 | 607 |
| Enrollment | 320 | 607 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.1% | 81.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 39% |
| city | Ponca City | Ponca City |
| state | Oklahoma | Oklahoma |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ponca City West MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.5 vs 24.6).
- •Ponca City West MS does better on math proficiency (39% vs 28%).
- •Ponca City West MS does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 31%).
- •Ponca City East MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.1% vs 81.9%).
- •Ponca City West MS does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 16.0).
- •Ponca City West MS is the larger school with 607 students compared with 320.
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 Ponca City East MS better than Ponca City West MS?
On the Success Index (US), Ponca City West MS ranks higher (31.5 vs 24.6 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 Ponca City East MS and Ponca City West MS?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Ponca City and Ponca City in Oklahoma.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ponca City East MS: 320. Ponca City West MS: 607. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ponca City East MS and Ponca City West MS rank in Oklahoma?
Ponca City East MS is 224th of 338 and Ponca City West MS is 157th of 338 among middle schools in Oklahoma on the 2025 Success Index (US).