Charles A Huston MS vs Walnut Creek MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 167 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charles A Huston MS
Lower Burrell · Public middle · Grades 6–8
399 students
Walnut Creek MS
Fairview · Public middle · Grades 6–8
399 students
| Measure | Charles A Huston MS Lower Burrell, Pennsylvania | Walnut Creek MS Fairview, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #258 of 521 | #48 of 521 |
| National rank | #5366 of 15,369 | #933 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 399 | 399 |
| Enrollment | 399 | 399 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.6% | 38.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 61% |
| city | Lower Burrell | Fairview |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Walnut Creek MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.7 vs 60.5).
- •Walnut Creek MS does better on math proficiency (61% vs 35%).
- •Walnut Creek MS does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 64%).
- •Walnut Creek MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.3% vs 42.6%).
- •Walnut Creek MS does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 13.3).
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 Charles A Huston MS better than Walnut Creek MS?
On the Success Index (US), Walnut Creek MS ranks higher (83.7 vs 60.5 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 Charles A Huston MS and Walnut Creek MS?
About 167 km in a straight line, between Lower Burrell and Fairview in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charles A Huston MS: 399. Walnut Creek MS: 399. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charles A Huston MS and Walnut Creek MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Charles A Huston MS is 258th of 521 and Walnut Creek MS is 48th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).