J.E. Harrison MS vs Lengel MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 322 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
J.E. Harrison MS
Pittsburgh · Public middle · Grades 6–7
716 students
Lengel MS
Pottsville · Public middle · Grades 5–8
720 students
| Measure | J.E. Harrison MS Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Lengel MS Pottsville, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #334 of 521 | #351 of 521 |
| National rank | #7608 of 15,369 | #8145 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–7 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 716 | 720 |
| Enrollment | 716 | 720 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 63.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 36% |
| city | Pittsburgh | Pottsville |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •J.E. Harrison MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.2 vs 47.7).
- •J.E. Harrison MS does better on math proficiency (40% vs 36%).
- •J.E. Harrison MS does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 52%).
- •Lengel MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.2% vs 99.6%).
- •Lengel MS does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 13.8).
- •Lengel MS is the larger school with 720 students compared with 716.
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 J.E. Harrison MS better than Lengel MS?
On the Success Index (US), J.E. Harrison MS ranks higher (50.2 vs 47.7 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 J.E. Harrison MS and Lengel MS?
About 322 km in a straight line, between Pittsburgh and Pottsville in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J.E. Harrison MS: 716. Lengel MS: 720. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J.E. Harrison MS and Lengel MS rank in Pennsylvania?
J.E. Harrison MS is 334th of 521 and Lengel MS is 351st of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).