Building 21 Allentown vs Harrison-Morton MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Building 21 Allentown
Allentown · Public high · Grades 9–12
415 students
Harrison-Morton MS
Allentown · Public middle · Grades 6–8
704 students
| Measure | Building 21 Allentown Allentown, Pennsylvania | Harrison-Morton MS Allentown, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #585 of 618 | #488 of 521 |
| National rank | #15905 of 16,910 | #13937 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 415 | 704 |
| Enrollment | 415 | 704 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99% | 94.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 11% |
| city | Allentown | Allentown |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harrison-Morton MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.0 vs 16.1).
- •Building 21 Allentown does better on math proficiency (17% vs 11%).
- •Harrison-Morton MS does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 27%).
- •Harrison-Morton MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.7% vs 99%).
- •Harrison-Morton MS does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 16.0).
- •Harrison-Morton MS is the larger school with 704 students compared with 415.
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 Building 21 Allentown better than Harrison-Morton MS?
On the Success Index (US), Harrison-Morton MS ranks higher (19.0 vs 16.1 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 Building 21 Allentown and Harrison-Morton MS?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Allentown and Allentown in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Building 21 Allentown: 415. Harrison-Morton MS: 704. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Building 21 Allentown and Harrison-Morton MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Building 21 Allentown is 585th of 618 and Harrison-Morton MS is 488th of 521 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).