Bald Eagle Area MS/SHS vs Bellefonte Area MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 5.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bald Eagle Area MS/SHS
Wingate · Public high · Grades 6–12
832 students
Bellefonte Area MS
Bellefonte · Public middle · Grades 6–8
591 students
| Measure | Bald Eagle Area MS/SHS Wingate, Pennsylvania | Bellefonte Area MS Bellefonte, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #242 of 618 | #194 of 521 |
| National rank | #3673 of 16,910 | #4049 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 832 | 591 |
| Enrollment | 832 | 591 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.6% | 36% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 39% |
| city | Wingate | Bellefonte |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bald Eagle Area MS/SHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.5 vs 66.7).
- •Bald Eagle Area MS/SHS does better on math proficiency (57% vs 39%).
- •Bald Eagle Area MS/SHS does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 65%).
- •Bellefonte Area MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36% vs 43.6%).
- •Bellefonte Area MS does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 12.6).
- •Bald Eagle Area MS/SHS is the larger school with 832 students compared with 591.
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 Bald Eagle Area MS/SHS better than Bellefonte Area MS?
On the Success Index (US), Bald Eagle Area MS/SHS ranks higher (68.5 vs 66.7 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 Bald Eagle Area MS/SHS and Bellefonte Area MS?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Wingate and Bellefonte in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bald Eagle Area MS/SHS: 832. Bellefonte Area MS: 591. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bald Eagle Area MS/SHS and Bellefonte Area MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Bald Eagle Area MS/SHS is 242nd of 618 and Bellefonte Area MS is 194th of 521 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).