Burgettstown MS/HS vs Fort Cherry JSHS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 11 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burgettstown MS/HS
Burgettstown · Public high · Grades 6–12
492 students
Fort Cherry JSHS
Mc Donald · Public high · Grades 7–12
457 students
| Measure | Burgettstown MS/HS Burgettstown, Pennsylvania | Fort Cherry JSHS Mc Donald, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #351 of 618 | #352 of 618 |
| National rank | #6200 of 16,910 | #6205 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 492 | 457 |
| Enrollment | 492 | 457 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.7% | 50.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 35% |
| city | Burgettstown | Mc Donald |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (58.4 vs 58.4).
- •Fort Cherry JSHS does better on math proficiency (35% vs 34%).
- •Fort Cherry JSHS does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 58%).
- •Burgettstown MS/HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.7% vs 50.5%).
- •Burgettstown MS/HS does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 12.4).
- •Burgettstown MS/HS is the larger school with 492 students compared with 457.
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 Burgettstown MS/HS better than Fort Cherry JSHS?
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 Burgettstown MS/HS and Fort Cherry JSHS?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Burgettstown and Mc Donald in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burgettstown MS/HS: 492. Fort Cherry JSHS: 457. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burgettstown MS/HS and Fort Cherry JSHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Burgettstown MS/HS is 351st of 618 and Fort Cherry JSHS is 352nd of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).