Kane Area MS vs Mount Union Area JHS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 161 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kane Area MS
Kane · Public middle · Grades 6–8
218 students
Mount Union Area JHS
Mount Union · Public middle · Grades 6–8
221 students
| Measure | Kane Area MS Kane, Pennsylvania | Mount Union Area JHS Mount Union, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #365 of 521 | #459 of 521 |
| National rank | #8547 of 15,369 | #12417 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 218 | 221 |
| Enrollment | 218 | 221 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.1% | 110.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 9.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 16% |
| city | Kane | Mount Union |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kane Area MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.8 vs 27.4).
- •Kane Area MS does better on math proficiency (33% vs 16%).
- •Kane Area MS does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 44%).
- •Kane Area MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.1% vs 110.9%).
- •Mount Union Area JHS does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 12.1).
- •Mount Union Area JHS is the larger school with 221 students compared with 218.
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 Kane Area MS better than Mount Union Area JHS?
On the Success Index (US), Kane Area MS ranks higher (45.8 vs 27.4 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 Kane Area MS and Mount Union Area JHS?
About 161 km in a straight line, between Kane and Mount Union in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kane Area MS: 218. Mount Union Area JHS: 221. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kane Area MS and Mount Union Area JHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Kane Area MS is 365th of 521 and Mount Union Area JHS is 459th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).