Greater Johnstown MS vs Windber Area MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 12 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Greater Johnstown MS
Johnstown · Public middle · Grades 5–7
615 students
Windber Area MS
Windber · Public middle · Grades 6–8
300 students
| Measure | Greater Johnstown MS Johnstown, Pennsylvania | Windber Area MS Windber, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #496 of 521 | #335 of 521 |
| National rank | #14162 of 15,369 | #7718 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–7 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 615 | 300 |
| Enrollment | 615 | 300 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 102.6% | 96.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 45% |
| city | Johnstown | Windber |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Windber Area MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.7 vs 17.6).
- •Windber Area MS does better on math proficiency (45% vs 10%).
- •Windber Area MS does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 29%).
- •Windber Area MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.3% vs 102.6%).
- •Greater Johnstown MS does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 17.6).
- •Greater Johnstown MS is the larger school with 615 students compared with 300.
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 Greater Johnstown MS better than Windber Area MS?
On the Success Index (US), Windber Area MS ranks higher (49.7 vs 17.6 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 Greater Johnstown MS and Windber Area MS?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Johnstown and Windber in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Greater Johnstown MS: 615. Windber Area MS: 300. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Greater Johnstown MS and Windber Area MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Greater Johnstown MS is 496th of 521 and Windber Area MS is 335th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).