Abington Heights MS vs West Scranton Intrmd Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 8.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Abington Heights MS
Clarks Summit · Public middle · Grades 5–8
1,073 students
West Scranton Intrmd Sch
Scranton · Public middle · Grades 5–8
820 students
| Measure | Abington Heights MS Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania | West Scranton Intrmd Sch Scranton, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #82 of 521 | #418 of 521 |
| National rank | #1523 of 15,369 | #10887 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 1,073 | 820 |
| Enrollment | 1,073 | 820 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 1.2% | 102.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 24% |
| city | Clarks Summit | Scranton |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Abington Heights MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.7 vs 34.9).
- •Abington Heights MS does better on math proficiency (54% vs 24%).
- •Abington Heights MS does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 53%).
- •Abington Heights MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (1.2% vs 102.3%).
- •West Scranton Intrmd Sch does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 15.6).
- •Abington Heights MS is the larger school with 1,073 students compared with 820.
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 Abington Heights MS better than West Scranton Intrmd Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Abington Heights MS ranks higher (79.7 vs 34.9 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 Abington Heights MS and West Scranton Intrmd Sch?
About 8.9 km in a straight line, between Clarks Summit and Scranton in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Abington Heights MS: 1,073. West Scranton Intrmd Sch: 820. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Abington Heights MS and West Scranton Intrmd Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Abington Heights MS is 82nd of 521 and West Scranton Intrmd Sch is 418th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).