Ambridge Area MS vs Greater Latrobe JHS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 83 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
Greater Latrobe JHS
Latrobe · Public middle · Grades 7–8
499 students
| Measure | Ambridge Area MS Freedom, Pennsylvania | Greater Latrobe JHS Latrobe, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #426 of 521 | #71 of 521 |
| National rank | #11166 of 15,369 | #1299 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 500 | 499 |
| Enrollment | 500 | 499 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95% | 33.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 55% |
| city | Freedom | Latrobe |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Greater Latrobe JHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.2 vs 33.6).
- •Greater Latrobe JHS does better on math proficiency (55% vs 25%).
- •Greater Latrobe JHS does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 57%).
- •Greater Latrobe JHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.5% vs 95%).
- •Greater Latrobe JHS does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 16.7).
- •Ambridge Area MS is the larger school with 500 students compared with 499.
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 Greater Latrobe JHS?
On the Success Index (US), Greater Latrobe JHS ranks higher (81.2 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 Greater Latrobe JHS?
About 83 km in a straight line, between Freedom and Latrobe in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ambridge Area MS: 500. Greater Latrobe JHS: 499. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ambridge Area MS and Greater Latrobe JHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Ambridge Area MS is 426th of 521 and Greater Latrobe JHS is 71st of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).