Freeport Area MS vs South Buffalo El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Freeport Area MS
Sarver · Public middle · Grades 6–8
428 students
South Buffalo El Sch
Freeport · Public elementary · Grades K–5
221 students
| Measure | Freeport Area MS Sarver, Pennsylvania | South Buffalo El Sch Freeport, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #86 of 521 | #381 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #1599 of 15,369 | #6730 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 428 | 221 |
| Enrollment | 428 | 221 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29% | 41.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 62% |
| city | Sarver | Freeport |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Freeport Area MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.3 vs 77.0).
- •South Buffalo El Sch does better on math proficiency (62% vs 60%).
- •South Buffalo El Sch does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 78%).
- •Freeport Area MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29% vs 41.6%).
- •South Buffalo El Sch does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 14.8).
- •Freeport Area MS is the larger school with 428 students compared with 221.
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 Freeport Area MS better than South Buffalo El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Freeport Area MS ranks higher (79.3 vs 77.0 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 Freeport Area MS and South Buffalo El Sch?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Sarver and Freeport in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Freeport Area MS: 428. South Buffalo El Sch: 221. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Freeport Area MS and South Buffalo El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Freeport Area MS is 86th of 521 and South Buffalo El Sch is 381st of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).