Grove City Area MS vs Slippery Rock Area MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 10 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grove City Area MS
Grove City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
442 students
Slippery Rock Area MS
Slippery Rock · Public middle · Grades 6–8
404 students
| Measure | Grove City Area MS Grove City, Pennsylvania | Slippery Rock Area MS Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #165 of 521 | #100 of 521 |
| National rank | #3549 of 15,369 | #1880 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 442 | 404 |
| Enrollment | 442 | 404 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.1% | 39.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 52% |
| city | Grove City | Slippery Rock |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Slippery Rock Area MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.7 vs 69.0).
- •Slippery Rock Area MS does better on math proficiency (52% vs 43%).
- •Slippery Rock Area MS does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 68%).
- •Slippery Rock Area MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.4% vs 42.1%).
- •Slippery Rock Area MS does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 11.9).
- •Grove City Area MS is the larger school with 442 students compared with 404.
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 Grove City Area MS better than Slippery Rock Area MS?
On the Success Index (US), Slippery Rock Area MS ranks higher (77.7 vs 69.0 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 Grove City Area MS and Slippery Rock Area MS?
About 10 km in a straight line, between Grove City and Slippery Rock in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grove City Area MS: 442. Slippery Rock Area MS: 404. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grove City Area MS and Slippery Rock Area MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Grove City Area MS is 165th of 521 and Slippery Rock Area MS is 100th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).