Bellefonte Area MS vs Mount Nittany MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 15 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bellefonte Area MS
Bellefonte · Public middle · Grades 6–8
591 students
Mount Nittany MS
State College · Public middle · Grades 6–8
752 students
| Measure | Bellefonte Area MS Bellefonte, Pennsylvania | Mount Nittany MS State College, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #194 of 521 | #55 of 521 |
| National rank | #4049 of 15,369 | #1018 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 591 | 752 |
| Enrollment | 591 | 752 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36% | 21.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 54% |
| city | Bellefonte | State College |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mount Nittany MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.1 vs 66.7).
- •Mount Nittany MS does better on math proficiency (54% vs 39%).
- •Mount Nittany MS does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 65%).
- •Mount Nittany MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.8% vs 36%).
- •Mount Nittany MS does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 12.3).
- •Mount Nittany MS is the larger school with 752 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 Bellefonte Area MS better than Mount Nittany MS?
On the Success Index (US), Mount Nittany MS ranks higher (83.1 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 Bellefonte Area MS and Mount Nittany MS?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Bellefonte and State College in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bellefonte Area MS: 591. Mount Nittany MS: 752. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bellefonte Area MS and Mount Nittany MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Bellefonte Area MS is 194th of 521 and Mount Nittany MS is 55th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).