Bentworth MS vs Mount Pleasant Area JHS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 43 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bentworth MS
Bentleyville · Public middle · Grades 5–8
288 students
Mount Pleasant Area JHS
Mount Pleasant · Public middle · Grades 7–8
290 students
| Measure | Bentworth MS Bentleyville, Pennsylvania | Mount Pleasant Area JHS Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #337 of 521 | #301 of 521 |
| National rank | #7842 of 15,369 | #6548 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 288 | 290 |
| Enrollment | 288 | 290 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 109.4% | 42.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 34% |
| city | Bentleyville | Mount Pleasant |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mount Pleasant Area JHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.1 vs 49.0).
- •Bentworth MS does better on math proficiency (37% vs 34%).
- •Bentworth MS does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 58%).
- •Mount Pleasant Area JHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.8% vs 109.4%).
- •Bentworth MS does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 14.5).
- •Mount Pleasant Area JHS is the larger school with 290 students compared with 288.
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 Bentworth MS better than Mount Pleasant Area JHS?
On the Success Index (US), Mount Pleasant Area JHS ranks higher (55.1 vs 49.0 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 Bentworth MS and Mount Pleasant Area JHS?
About 43 km in a straight line, between Bentleyville and Mount Pleasant in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bentworth MS: 288. Mount Pleasant Area JHS: 290. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bentworth MS and Mount Pleasant Area JHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Bentworth MS is 337th of 521 and Mount Pleasant Area JHS is 301st of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).