Catasauqua MS vs Whitehall-Coplay MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.4 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
Whitehall-Coplay MS
Whitehall · Public middle · Grades 6–8
975 students
| Measure | Catasauqua MS Catasauqua, Pennsylvania | Whitehall-Coplay MS Whitehall, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #400 of 521 | #399 of 521 |
| National rank | #9938 of 15,369 | #9934 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 477 | 975 |
| Enrollment | 477 | 975 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.1% | 102.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 33% |
| city | Catasauqua | Whitehall |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (39.4 vs 39.5).
- •Whitehall-Coplay MS does better on math proficiency (33% vs 31%).
- •Whitehall-Coplay MS does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 60%).
- •Catasauqua MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.1% vs 102.4%).
- •Catasauqua MS does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 15.2).
- •Whitehall-Coplay MS is the larger school with 975 students compared with 477.
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 Whitehall-Coplay 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 Catasauqua MS and Whitehall-Coplay MS?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Catasauqua and Whitehall in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Catasauqua MS: 477. Whitehall-Coplay MS: 975. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Catasauqua MS and Whitehall-Coplay MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Catasauqua MS is 400th of 521 and Whitehall-Coplay MS is 399th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).