Bethel Park HS vs Independence MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 498 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bethel Park HS
Bethel Park · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,244 students
Independence MS
Bethel Park · Public middle · Grades 7–8
602 students
| Measure | Bethel Park HS Bethel Park, Pennsylvania | Independence MS Bethel Park, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #45 of 618 | #14 of 521 |
| National rank | #516 of 16,910 | #327 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 1,244 | 602 |
| Enrollment | 1,244 | 602 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.5% | 19.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 63% |
| city | Bethel Park | Bethel Park |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Independence MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.4 vs 86.3).
- •Bethel Park HS does better on math proficiency (79% vs 63%).
- •Bethel Park HS does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 85%).
- •Independence MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.1% vs 21.5%).
- •Independence MS does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 13.7).
- •Bethel Park HS is the larger school with 1,244 students compared with 602.
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 Bethel Park HS better than Independence MS?
On the Success Index (US), Independence MS ranks higher (89.4 vs 86.3 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 Bethel Park HS and Independence MS?
About 498 m in a straight line, between Bethel Park and Bethel Park in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bethel Park HS: 1,244. Independence MS: 602. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bethel Park HS and Independence MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Bethel Park HS is 45th of 618 and Independence MS is 14th of 521 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).