Hillcrest Intermediate Sch vs Norwin MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 326 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillcrest Intermediate Sch
North Huntingdon · Public middle · Grades 5–6
755 students
Norwin MS
North Huntingdon · Public middle · Grades 7–8
819 students
| Measure | Hillcrest Intermediate Sch North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania | Norwin MS North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #78 of 521 | #98 of 521 |
| National rank | #1440 of 15,369 | #1857 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 755 | 819 |
| Enrollment | 755 | 819 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.8% | 27.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 62% |
| city | North Huntingdon | North Huntingdon |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillcrest Intermediate Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.3 vs 77.8).
- •Hillcrest Intermediate Sch does better on math proficiency (69% vs 62%).
- •Hillcrest Intermediate Sch does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 76%).
- •Norwin MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.7% vs 27.8%).
- •Norwin MS does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 17.2).
- •Norwin MS is the larger school with 819 students compared with 755.
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 Hillcrest Intermediate Sch better than Norwin MS?
On the Success Index (US), Hillcrest Intermediate Sch ranks higher (80.3 vs 77.8 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 Hillcrest Intermediate Sch and Norwin MS?
About 326 m in a straight line, between North Huntingdon and North Huntingdon in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillcrest Intermediate Sch: 755. Norwin MS: 819. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillcrest Intermediate Sch and Norwin MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Hillcrest Intermediate Sch is 78th of 521 and Norwin MS is 98th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).