Fairview MS vs Girard HS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 7.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairview MS
Fairview · Public middle · Grades 5–8
633 students
Girard HS
Girard · Public high · Grades 9–12
477 students
| Measure | Fairview MS Fairview, Pennsylvania | Girard HS Girard, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #76 of 521 | #333 of 618 |
| National rank | #1426 of 15,369 | #5898 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 633 | 477 |
| Enrollment | 633 | 477 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.6% | 105.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 72% |
| city | Fairview | Girard |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fairview MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.4 vs 59.6).
- •Girard HS does better on math proficiency (72% vs 59%).
- •Girard HS does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 80%).
- •Fairview MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.6% vs 105.9%).
- •Fairview MS does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 14.9).
- •Fairview MS is the larger school with 633 students compared with 477.
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 Fairview MS better than Girard HS?
On the Success Index (US), Fairview MS ranks higher (80.4 vs 59.6 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 Fairview MS and Girard HS?
About 7.2 km in a straight line, between Fairview and Girard in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairview MS: 633. Girard HS: 477. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairview MS and Girard HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Fairview MS is 76th of 521 and Girard HS is 333rd of 618 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).