Catasauqua MS vs Catasauqua SHS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Catasauqua MS
Catasauqua · Public middle · Grades 5–8
477 students
Catasauqua SHS
Northampton · Public high · Grades 9–12
467 students
| Measure | Catasauqua MS Catasauqua, Pennsylvania | Catasauqua SHS Northampton, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #400 of 521 | #386 of 618 |
| National rank | #9938 of 15,369 | #6926 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 477 | 467 |
| Enrollment | 477 | 467 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.1% | 98.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 52% |
| city | Catasauqua | Northampton |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Catasauqua SHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.4 vs 39.4).
- •Catasauqua SHS does better on math proficiency (52% vs 31%).
- •Catasauqua SHS does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 60%).
- •Catasauqua MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.1% vs 98.5%).
- •Catasauqua SHS does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 14.9).
- •Catasauqua MS is the larger school with 477 students compared with 467.
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 Catasauqua MS better than Catasauqua SHS?
On the Success Index (US), Catasauqua SHS ranks higher (55.4 vs 39.4 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 Catasauqua MS and Catasauqua SHS?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Catasauqua and Northampton in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Catasauqua MS: 477. Catasauqua SHS: 467. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Catasauqua MS and Catasauqua SHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Catasauqua MS is 400th of 521 and Catasauqua SHS is 386th of 618 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).