Conneaut Area MS vs Southmoreland MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 178 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Conneaut Area MS
Conneaut Lake · Public middle · Grades 6–8
408 students
Southmoreland MS
Scottdale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
410 students
| Measure | Conneaut Area MS Conneaut Lake, Pennsylvania | Southmoreland MS Scottdale, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #298 of 521 | #174 of 521 |
| National rank | #6521 of 15,369 | #3699 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 408 | 410 |
| Enrollment | 408 | 410 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.9% | 61% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 56% |
| city | Conneaut Lake | Scottdale |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southmoreland MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.4 vs 55.2).
- •Southmoreland MS does better on math proficiency (56% vs 39%).
- •Southmoreland MS does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 63%).
- •Southmoreland MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61% vs 69.9%).
- •Conneaut Area MS does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 13.7).
- •Southmoreland MS is the larger school with 410 students compared with 408.
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 Conneaut Area MS better than Southmoreland MS?
On the Success Index (US), Southmoreland MS ranks higher (68.4 vs 55.2 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 Conneaut Area MS and Southmoreland MS?
About 178 km in a straight line, between Conneaut Lake and Scottdale in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Conneaut Area MS: 408. Southmoreland MS: 410. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Conneaut Area MS and Southmoreland MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Conneaut Area MS is 298th of 521 and Southmoreland MS is 174th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).