Hamburg Area Middle School vs Knoch MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 326 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hamburg Area Middle School
Hamburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
482 students
Knoch MS
Saxonburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
479 students
| Measure | Hamburg Area Middle School Hamburg, Pennsylvania | Knoch MS Saxonburg, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #361 of 521 | #211 of 521 |
| National rank | #8476 of 15,369 | #4396 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 482 | 479 |
| Enrollment | 482 | 479 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.4% | 36.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 38% |
| city | Hamburg | Saxonburg |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Knoch MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.9 vs 46.2).
- •Knoch MS does better on math proficiency (38% vs 28%).
- •Knoch MS does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 49%).
- •Knoch MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.7% vs 54.4%).
- •Hamburg Area Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 14.1).
- •Hamburg Area Middle School is the larger school with 482 students compared with 479.
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 Hamburg Area Middle School better than Knoch MS?
On the Success Index (US), Knoch MS ranks higher (64.9 vs 46.2 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 Hamburg Area Middle School and Knoch MS?
About 326 km in a straight line, between Hamburg and Saxonburg in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hamburg Area Middle School: 482. Knoch MS: 479. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hamburg Area Middle School and Knoch MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Hamburg Area Middle School is 361st of 521 and Knoch MS is 211th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).