Cocalico MS vs Greater Johnstown MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 234 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cocalico MS
Denver · Public middle · Grades 6–8
617 students
Greater Johnstown MS
Johnstown · Public middle · Grades 5–7
615 students
| Measure | Cocalico MS Denver, Pennsylvania | Greater Johnstown MS Johnstown, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #182 of 521 | #496 of 521 |
| National rank | #3801 of 15,369 | #14162 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–7 |
| Students | 617 | 615 |
| Enrollment | 617 | 615 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.6% | 102.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 10% |
| city | Denver | Johnstown |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cocalico MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.9 vs 17.6).
- •Cocalico MS does better on math proficiency (40% vs 10%).
- •Cocalico MS does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 29%).
- •Cocalico MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.6% vs 102.6%).
- •Cocalico MS does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 11.8).
- •Cocalico MS is the larger school with 617 students compared with 615.
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 Cocalico MS better than Greater Johnstown MS?
On the Success Index (US), Cocalico MS ranks higher (67.9 vs 17.6 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 Cocalico MS and Greater Johnstown MS?
About 234 km in a straight line, between Denver and Johnstown in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cocalico MS: 617. Greater Johnstown MS: 615. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cocalico MS and Greater Johnstown MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Cocalico MS is 182nd of 521 and Greater Johnstown MS is 496th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).