Black Rock MS vs Harriton SHS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Black Rock MS
Villanova · Public middle · Grades 5–8
1,077 students
Harriton SHS
Rosemont · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,239 students
| Measure | Black Rock MS Villanova, Pennsylvania | Harriton SHS Rosemont, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 94 Top 5% | 93 Top 5% |
| State rank | #2 of 521 | #1 of 618 |
| National rank | #96 of 15,369 | #87 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,077 | 1,239 |
| Enrollment | 1,077 | 1,239 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15% | 15.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 94% |
| Math proficiency | – | 87% |
| city | Villanova | Rosemont |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (93.6 vs 93.4).
- •Black Rock MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15% vs 15.6%).
- •Black Rock MS does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 10.8).
- •Harriton SHS is the larger school with 1,239 students compared with 1,077.
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 Black Rock MS better than Harriton SHS?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Black Rock MS and Harriton SHS?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Villanova and Rosemont in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Black Rock MS: 1,077. Harriton SHS: 1,239. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Black Rock MS and Harriton SHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Black Rock MS is 2nd of 521 and Harriton SHS is 1st of 618 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).