Broughal MS vs Fountain Hill El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Broughal MS
Bethlehem · Public middle · Grades 6–8
520 students
Fountain Hill El Sch
Bethlehem · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
530 students
| Measure | Broughal MS Bethlehem, Pennsylvania | Fountain Hill El Sch Bethlehem, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #474 of 521 | #1274 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #13244 of 15,369 | #36974 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 520 | 530 |
| Enrollment | 520 | 530 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.4% | 82.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 6% | 24% |
| city | Bethlehem | Bethlehem |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fountain Hill El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.4 vs 22.9).
- •Fountain Hill El Sch does better on math proficiency (24% vs 6%).
- •Fountain Hill El Sch does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 31%).
- •Fountain Hill El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.8% vs 85.4%).
- •Broughal MS does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 11.8).
- •Fountain Hill El Sch is the larger school with 530 students compared with 520.
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 Broughal MS better than Fountain Hill El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Fountain Hill El Sch ranks higher (32.4 vs 22.9 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 Broughal MS and Fountain Hill El Sch?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Bethlehem and Bethlehem in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Broughal MS: 520. Fountain Hill El Sch: 530. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Broughal MS and Fountain Hill El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Broughal MS is 474th of 521 and Fountain Hill El Sch is 1274th of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).