Brownsville Area MS vs Harbor Creek Junior HS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 240 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brownsville Area MS
Brownsville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
329 students
Harbor Creek Junior HS
Harborcreek · Public middle · Grades 7–8
330 students
| Measure | Brownsville Area MS Brownsville, Pennsylvania | Harbor Creek Junior HS Harborcreek, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #499 of 521 | #170 of 521 |
| National rank | #14193 of 15,369 | #3632 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 329 | 330 |
| Enrollment | 329 | 330 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 106.1% | 45.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 44% |
| city | Brownsville | Harborcreek |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harbor Creek Junior HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.6 vs 17.4).
- •Harbor Creek Junior HS does better on math proficiency (44% vs 11%).
- •Harbor Creek Junior HS does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 36%).
- •Harbor Creek Junior HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.8% vs 106.1%).
- •Harbor Creek Junior HS does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 14.3).
- •Harbor Creek Junior HS is the larger school with 330 students compared with 329.
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 Brownsville Area MS better than Harbor Creek Junior HS?
On the Success Index (US), Harbor Creek Junior HS ranks higher (68.6 vs 17.4 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 Brownsville Area MS and Harbor Creek Junior HS?
About 240 km in a straight line, between Brownsville and Harborcreek in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brownsville Area MS: 329. Harbor Creek Junior HS: 330. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brownsville Area MS and Harbor Creek Junior HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Brownsville Area MS is 499th of 521 and Harbor Creek Junior HS is 170th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).