Ben Franklin Sch vs Laurel Highlands MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ben Franklin Sch
Uniontown · Public elementary · Grades K–8
502 students
Laurel Highlands MS
Uniontown · Public middle · Grades 6–8
662 students
| Measure | Ben Franklin Sch Uniontown, Pennsylvania | Laurel Highlands MS Uniontown, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1279 of 1,627 | #369 of 521 |
| National rank | #37326 of 50,301 | #8717 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 502 | 662 |
| Enrollment | 502 | 662 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.8% | 47.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 29% |
| city | Uniontown | Uniontown |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Laurel Highlands MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.0 vs 31.8).
- •Ben Franklin Sch does better on math proficiency (31% vs 29%).
- •Ben Franklin Sch does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 48%).
- •Laurel Highlands MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.1% vs 96.8%).
- •Laurel Highlands MS does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 15.7).
- •Laurel Highlands MS is the larger school with 662 students compared with 502.
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 Ben Franklin Sch better than Laurel Highlands MS?
On the Success Index (US), Laurel Highlands MS ranks higher (45.0 vs 31.8 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 Ben Franklin Sch and Laurel Highlands MS?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Uniontown and Uniontown in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ben Franklin Sch: 502. Laurel Highlands MS: 662. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ben Franklin Sch and Laurel Highlands MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Ben Franklin Sch is 1279th of 1,627 and Laurel Highlands MS is 369th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).