Ambridge Area MS vs Freedom Area SHS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ambridge Area MS
Freedom · Public middle · Grades 6–8
500 students
Freedom Area SHS
Freedom · Public high · Grades 9–12
366 students
| Measure | Ambridge Area MS Freedom, Pennsylvania | Freedom Area SHS Freedom, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #426 of 521 | #330 of 618 |
| National rank | #11166 of 15,369 | #5872 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 500 | 366 |
| Enrollment | 500 | 366 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95% | 53.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 52% |
| city | Freedom | Freedom |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Freedom Area SHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.7 vs 33.6).
- •Freedom Area SHS does better on math proficiency (52% vs 25%).
- •Freedom Area SHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.3% vs 95%).
- •Freedom Area SHS does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 16.7).
- •Ambridge Area MS is the larger school with 500 students compared with 366.
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 Ambridge Area MS better than Freedom Area SHS?
On the Success Index (US), Freedom Area SHS ranks higher (59.7 vs 33.6 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 Ambridge Area MS and Freedom Area SHS?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Freedom and Freedom in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ambridge Area MS: 500. Freedom Area SHS: 366. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ambridge Area MS and Freedom Area SHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Ambridge Area MS is 426th of 521 and Freedom Area SHS is 330th of 618 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).