Connellsville Area MS vs Southmoreland MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle 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 MS
Scottdale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
410 students
| Measure | Connellsville Area MS Connellsville, Pennsylvania | Southmoreland MS Scottdale, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #463 of 521 | #174 of 521 |
| National rank | #12631 of 15,369 | #3699 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 866 | 410 |
| Enrollment | 866 | 410 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 107.7% | 61% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 56% |
| city | Connellsville | Scottdale |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southmoreland MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.4 vs 26.2).
- •Southmoreland MS does better on math proficiency (56% vs 23%).
- •Southmoreland MS does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 42%).
- •Southmoreland MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61% vs 107.7%).
- •Connellsville Area MS does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 13.7).
- •Connellsville Area MS is the larger school with 866 students compared with 410.
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 MS?
On the Success Index (US), Southmoreland MS ranks higher (68.4 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 MS?
About 9.7 km in a straight line, between Connellsville and Scottdale in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Connellsville Area MS: 866. Southmoreland MS: 410. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Connellsville Area MS and Southmoreland MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Connellsville Area MS is 463rd of 521 and Southmoreland MS is 174th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).