Connellsville Area MS vs Dunbar Twp El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Connellsville Area MS
Connellsville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
866 students
Dunbar Twp El Sch
Connellsville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
580 students
| Measure | Connellsville Area MS Connellsville, Pennsylvania | Dunbar Twp El Sch Connellsville, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #463 of 521 | #1143 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #12631 of 15,369 | #30925 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 866 | 580 |
| Enrollment | 866 | 580 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 107.7% | 98.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 44% |
| city | Connellsville | Connellsville |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dunbar Twp El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.5 vs 26.2).
- •Dunbar Twp El Sch does better on math proficiency (44% vs 23%).
- •Dunbar Twp El Sch does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 42%).
- •Dunbar Twp El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.3% vs 107.7%).
- •Dunbar Twp El Sch does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 13.3).
- •Connellsville Area MS is the larger school with 866 students compared with 580.
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 Connellsville Area MS better than Dunbar Twp El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Dunbar Twp El Sch ranks higher (41.5 vs 26.2 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 Connellsville Area MS and Dunbar Twp El Sch?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Connellsville and Connellsville in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Connellsville Area MS: 866. Dunbar Twp El Sch: 580. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Connellsville Area MS and Dunbar Twp El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Connellsville Area MS is 463rd of 521 and Dunbar Twp El Sch is 1143rd of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).