James S Wilson MS vs Northwest PA Collegiate Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James S Wilson MS
Erie · Public middle · Grades 6–8
547 students
Northwest PA Collegiate Academy
Erie · Public high · Grades 9–12
750 students
| Measure | James S Wilson MS Erie, Pennsylvania | Northwest PA Collegiate Academy Erie, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #207 of 521 | #249 of 618 |
| National rank | #4281 of 15,369 | #3737 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 547 | 750 |
| Enrollment | 547 | 750 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.4% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 97% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 95% |
| city | Erie | Erie |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northwest PA Collegiate Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.3 vs 65.5).
- •Northwest PA Collegiate Academy does better on math proficiency (95% vs 45%).
- •Northwest PA Collegiate Academy does better on reading proficiency (97% vs 70%).
- •James S Wilson MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.4% vs 99.6%).
- •James S Wilson MS does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.2).
- •Northwest PA Collegiate Academy is the larger school with 750 students compared with 547.
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 James S Wilson MS better than Northwest PA Collegiate Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Northwest PA Collegiate Academy ranks higher (68.3 vs 65.5 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 James S Wilson MS and Northwest PA Collegiate Academy?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Erie and Erie in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James S Wilson MS: 547. Northwest PA Collegiate Academy: 750. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James S Wilson MS and Northwest PA Collegiate Academy rank in Pennsylvania?
James S Wilson MS is 207th of 521 and Northwest PA Collegiate Academy is 249th of 618 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).