Barth El Sch vs Pottstown MS
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.
Barth El Sch
Pottstown · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
321 students
Pottstown MS
Pottstown · Public middle · Grades 5–8
918 students
| Measure | Barth El Sch Pottstown, Pennsylvania | Pottstown MS Pottstown, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1408 of 1,627 | #466 of 521 |
| National rank | #43509 of 50,301 | #12739 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 321 | 918 |
| Enrollment | 321 | 918 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.5% | 98.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 16% |
| city | Pottstown | Pottstown |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pottstown MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.7 vs 22.1).
- •Barth El Sch does better on math proficiency (17% vs 16%).
- •Pottstown MS does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 32%).
- •Barth El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.5% vs 98.4%).
- •Pottstown MS does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 12.3).
- •Pottstown MS is the larger school with 918 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 Pottstown MS?
On the Success Index (US), Pottstown MS ranks higher (25.7 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 Pottstown MS?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Pottstown and Pottstown in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barth El Sch: 321. Pottstown MS: 918. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barth El Sch and Pottstown MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Barth El Sch is 1408th of 1,627 and Pottstown MS is 466th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).