Butler Area IHS vs Knoch MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 14 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Butler Area IHS
Butler · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,291 students
Knoch MS
Saxonburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
479 students
| Measure | Butler Area IHS Butler, Pennsylvania | Knoch MS Saxonburg, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #213 of 521 | #211 of 521 |
| National rank | #4450 of 15,369 | #4396 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,291 | 479 |
| Enrollment | 1,291 | 479 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.2% | 36.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 38% |
| city | Butler | Saxonburg |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (64.6 vs 64.9).
- •Butler Area IHS does better on math proficiency (39% vs 38%).
- •Knoch MS does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 66%).
- •Knoch MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.7% vs 45.2%).
- •Butler Area IHS does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 14.1).
- •Butler Area IHS is the larger school with 1,291 students compared with 479.
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 Butler Area IHS better than Knoch MS?
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 Butler Area IHS and Knoch MS?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Butler and Saxonburg in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Butler Area IHS: 1,291. Knoch MS: 479. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Butler Area IHS and Knoch MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Butler Area IHS is 213th of 521 and Knoch MS is 211th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).