Barth El Sch vs Pottsgrove MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barth El Sch
Pottstown · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
321 students
Pottsgrove MS
Pottstown · Public middle · Grades 6–8
678 students
| Measure | Barth El Sch Pottstown, Pennsylvania | Pottsgrove MS Pottstown, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1408 of 1,627 | #317 of 521 |
| National rank | #43509 of 50,301 | #7199 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 321 | 678 |
| Enrollment | 321 | 678 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.5% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 41% |
| city | Pottstown | Pottstown |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pottsgrove MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.0 vs 22.1).
- •Pottsgrove MS does better on math proficiency (41% vs 17%).
- •Pottsgrove MS does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 32%).
- •Barth El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.5% vs 99.6%).
- •Pottsgrove MS does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 12.3).
- •Pottsgrove MS is the larger school with 678 students compared with 321.
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 Barth El Sch better than Pottsgrove MS?
On the Success Index (US), Pottsgrove MS ranks higher (52.0 vs 22.1 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 Barth El Sch and Pottsgrove MS?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Pottstown and Pottstown in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barth El Sch: 321. Pottsgrove MS: 678. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barth El Sch and Pottsgrove MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Barth El Sch is 1408th of 1,627 and Pottsgrove MS is 317th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).