G A R MS vs Wyoming Valley West MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
G A R MS
Wilkes-Barre · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,101 students
Wyoming Valley West MS
Kingston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,139 students
| Measure | G A R MS Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania | Wyoming Valley West MS Kingston, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #514 of 521 | #435 of 521 |
| National rank | #14947 of 15,369 | #11608 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,101 | 1,139 |
| Enrollment | 1,101 | 1,139 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.8% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 21.2 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 23% |
| city | Wilkes-Barre | Kingston |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wyoming Valley West MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.6 vs 11.6).
- •Wyoming Valley West MS does better on math proficiency (23% vs 9%).
- •Wyoming Valley West MS does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 34%).
- •G A R MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.8% vs 99.5%).
- •Wyoming Valley West MS does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 21.2).
- •Wyoming Valley West MS is the larger school with 1,139 students compared with 1,101.
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 G A R MS better than Wyoming Valley West MS?
On the Success Index (US), Wyoming Valley West MS ranks higher (31.6 vs 11.6 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 G A R MS and Wyoming Valley West MS?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Wilkes-Barre and Kingston in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
G A R MS: 1,101. Wyoming Valley West MS: 1,139. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do G A R MS and Wyoming Valley West MS rank in Pennsylvania?
G A R MS is 514th of 521 and Wyoming Valley West MS is 435th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).