Emmaus HS vs Salisbury MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Emmaus HS
Emmaus · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,842 students
Salisbury MS
Allentown · Public middle · Grades 5–8
448 students
| Measure | Emmaus HS Emmaus, Pennsylvania | Salisbury MS Allentown, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 10% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #133 of 618 | #329 of 521 |
| National rank | #1710 of 16,910 | #7465 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 2,842 | 448 |
| Enrollment | 2,842 | 448 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.3% | 49.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 23% |
| city | Emmaus | Allentown |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Emmaus HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.1 vs 50.9).
- •Emmaus HS does better on math proficiency (73% vs 23%).
- •Emmaus HS does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 57%).
- •Emmaus HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.3% vs 49.1%).
- •Salisbury MS does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 15.7).
- •Emmaus HS is the larger school with 2,842 students compared with 448.
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 Emmaus HS better than Salisbury MS?
On the Success Index (US), Emmaus HS ranks higher (77.1 vs 50.9 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 Emmaus HS and Salisbury MS?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Emmaus and Allentown in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Emmaus HS: 2,842. Salisbury MS: 448. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Emmaus HS and Salisbury MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Emmaus HS is 133rd of 618 and Salisbury MS is 329th of 521 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).