Derry Area MS vs Greater Latrobe JHS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 8.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Derry Area MS
Derry · Public middle · Grades 6–8
440 students
Greater Latrobe JHS
Latrobe · Public middle · Grades 7–8
499 students
| Measure | Derry Area MS Derry, Pennsylvania | Greater Latrobe JHS Latrobe, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #314 of 521 | #71 of 521 |
| National rank | #7143 of 15,369 | #1299 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 440 | 499 |
| Enrollment | 440 | 499 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.7% | 33.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 55% |
| city | Derry | Latrobe |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Greater Latrobe JHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.2 vs 52.2).
- •Greater Latrobe JHS does better on math proficiency (55% vs 40%).
- •Greater Latrobe JHS does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 66%).
- •Greater Latrobe JHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.5% vs 95.7%).
- •Greater Latrobe JHS does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 11.9).
- •Greater Latrobe JHS is the larger school with 499 students compared with 440.
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 Derry Area MS better than Greater Latrobe JHS?
On the Success Index (US), Greater Latrobe JHS ranks higher (81.2 vs 52.2 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 Derry Area MS and Greater Latrobe JHS?
About 8.5 km in a straight line, between Derry and Latrobe in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Derry Area MS: 440. Greater Latrobe JHS: 499. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Derry Area MS and Greater Latrobe JHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Derry Area MS is 314th of 521 and Greater Latrobe JHS is 71st of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).