Connellsville Area MS vs Southmoreland El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 9.7 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
Southmoreland El Sch
Scottdale · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
548 students
| Measure | Connellsville Area MS Connellsville, Pennsylvania | Southmoreland El Sch Scottdale, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #463 of 521 | #888 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #12631 of 15,369 | #21202 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 2–5 |
| Students | 866 | 548 |
| Enrollment | 866 | 548 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 107.7% | 64.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 49% |
| city | Connellsville | Scottdale |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southmoreland El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.7 vs 26.2).
- •Southmoreland El Sch does better on math proficiency (49% vs 23%).
- •Southmoreland El Sch does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 42%).
- •Southmoreland El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.4% vs 107.7%).
- •Connellsville Area MS does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 15.7).
- •Connellsville Area MS is the larger school with 866 students compared with 548.
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 Southmoreland El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Southmoreland El Sch ranks higher (55.7 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 Southmoreland El Sch?
About 9.7 km in a straight line, between Connellsville and Scottdale in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Connellsville Area MS: 866. Southmoreland El Sch: 548. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Connellsville Area MS and Southmoreland El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Connellsville Area MS is 463rd of 521 and Southmoreland El Sch is 888th of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).