Broughal MS vs Saucon Valley MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 5.9 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
Saucon Valley MS
Hellertown · Public middle · Grades 5–8
599 students
| Measure | Broughal MS Bethlehem, Pennsylvania | Saucon Valley MS Hellertown, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #474 of 521 | #118 of 521 |
| National rank | #13244 of 15,369 | #2397 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 520 | 599 |
| Enrollment | 520 | 599 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.4% | 30.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 6% | 50% |
| city | Bethlehem | Hellertown |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Saucon Valley MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.8 vs 22.9).
- •Saucon Valley MS does better on math proficiency (50% vs 6%).
- •Saucon Valley MS does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 31%).
- •Saucon Valley MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.7% vs 85.4%).
- •Broughal MS does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 13.3).
- •Saucon Valley MS is the larger school with 599 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 Saucon Valley MS?
On the Success Index (US), Saucon Valley MS ranks higher (74.8 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 Saucon Valley MS?
About 5.9 km in a straight line, between Bethlehem and Hellertown in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Broughal MS: 520. Saucon Valley MS: 599. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Broughal MS and Saucon Valley MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Broughal MS is 474th of 521 and Saucon Valley MS is 118th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).