James S Wilson MS vs Woodrow Wilson MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 4.5 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
Woodrow Wilson MS
Erie · Public middle · Grades 6–8
769 students
| Measure | James S Wilson MS Erie, Pennsylvania | Woodrow Wilson MS Erie, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #207 of 521 | #470 of 521 |
| National rank | #4281 of 15,369 | #13039 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 547 | 769 |
| Enrollment | 547 | 769 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.4% | 96.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 17% |
| city | Erie | Erie |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James S Wilson MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.5 vs 24.0).
- •James S Wilson MS does better on math proficiency (45% vs 17%).
- •James S Wilson MS does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 36%).
- •James S Wilson MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.4% vs 96.1%).
- •Woodrow Wilson MS does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 13.3).
- •Woodrow Wilson MS is the larger school with 769 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 Woodrow Wilson MS?
On the Success Index (US), James S Wilson MS ranks higher (65.5 vs 24.0 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 James S Wilson MS and Woodrow Wilson MS?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Erie and Erie in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James S Wilson MS: 547. Woodrow Wilson MS: 769. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James S Wilson MS and Woodrow Wilson MS rank in Pennsylvania?
James S Wilson MS is 207th of 521 and Woodrow Wilson MS is 470th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).