Cedar Crest MS vs Wissahickon MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 101 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cedar Crest MS
Lebanon · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,224 students
Wissahickon MS
Ambler · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,208 students
| Measure | Cedar Crest MS Lebanon, Pennsylvania | Wissahickon MS Ambler, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #261 of 521 | #56 of 521 |
| National rank | #5473 of 15,369 | #1063 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,224 | 1,208 |
| Enrollment | 1,224 | 1,208 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.7% | 22.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 62% |
| city | Lebanon | Ambler |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wissahickon MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.9 vs 60.0).
- •Wissahickon MS does better on math proficiency (62% vs 43%).
- •Wissahickon MS does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 71%).
- •Wissahickon MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.7% vs 48.7%).
- •Wissahickon MS does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 17.5).
- •Cedar Crest MS is the larger school with 1,224 students compared with 1,208.
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 Cedar Crest MS better than Wissahickon MS?
On the Success Index (US), Wissahickon MS ranks higher (82.9 vs 60.0 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 Cedar Crest MS and Wissahickon MS?
About 101 km in a straight line, between Lebanon and Ambler in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cedar Crest MS: 1,224. Wissahickon MS: 1,208. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cedar Crest MS and Wissahickon MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Cedar Crest MS is 261st of 521 and Wissahickon MS is 56th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).