C E Cole Intermediate Sch vs Muhlenberg HS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 315 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
C E Cole Intermediate Sch
Reading · Public middle · Grades 4–6
986 students
Muhlenberg HS
Reading · Public high · Grades 10–12
1,166 students
| Measure | C E Cole Intermediate Sch Reading, Pennsylvania | Muhlenberg HS Reading, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #422 of 521 | #470 of 618 |
| National rank | #11022 of 15,369 | #9842 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 4–6 | Grades 10–12 |
| Students | 986 | 1,166 |
| Enrollment | 986 | 1,166 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.3% | 100.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 52% |
| city | Reading | Reading |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Muhlenberg HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.4 vs 34.2).
- •Muhlenberg HS does better on math proficiency (52% vs 34%).
- •Muhlenberg HS does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 50%).
- •C E Cole Intermediate Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.3% vs 100.3%).
- •C E Cole Intermediate Sch does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 17.4).
- •Muhlenberg HS is the larger school with 1,166 students compared with 986.
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 C E Cole Intermediate Sch better than Muhlenberg HS?
On the Success Index (US), Muhlenberg HS ranks higher (44.4 vs 34.2 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 C E Cole Intermediate Sch and Muhlenberg HS?
About 315 m in a straight line, between Reading and Reading in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
C E Cole Intermediate Sch: 986. Muhlenberg HS: 1,166. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do C E Cole Intermediate Sch and Muhlenberg HS rank in Pennsylvania?
C E Cole Intermediate Sch is 422nd of 521 and Muhlenberg HS is 470th of 618 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).