Lafayette MS vs Uniontown Area SHS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lafayette MS
Uniontown · Public middle · Grades 6–8
150 students
Uniontown Area SHS
Uniontown · Public high · Grades 9–12
716 students
| Measure | Lafayette MS Uniontown, Pennsylvania | Uniontown Area SHS Uniontown, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #500 of 521 | #419 of 618 |
| National rank | #14219 of 15,369 | #8170 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 150 | 716 |
| Enrollment | 150 | 716 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96% | 98.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 57% |
| city | Uniontown | Uniontown |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Uniontown Area SHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.9 vs 17.3).
- •Uniontown Area SHS does better on math proficiency (57% vs 12%).
- •Uniontown Area SHS does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 32%).
- •Lafayette MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96% vs 98.6%).
- •Lafayette MS does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 15.9).
- •Uniontown Area SHS is the larger school with 716 students compared with 150.
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 Lafayette MS better than Uniontown Area SHS?
On the Success Index (US), Uniontown Area SHS ranks higher (50.9 vs 17.3 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 Lafayette MS and Uniontown Area SHS?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Uniontown and Uniontown in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lafayette MS: 150. Uniontown Area SHS: 716. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lafayette MS and Uniontown Area SHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Lafayette MS is 500th of 521 and Uniontown Area SHS is 419th of 618 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).