Laurel MS vs Meyersdale Area MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 170 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Laurel MS
New Castle · Public middle · Grades 7–8
160 students
Meyersdale Area MS
Meyersdale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
163 students
| Measure | Laurel MS New Castle, Pennsylvania | Meyersdale Area MS Meyersdale, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #270 of 521 | #236 of 521 |
| National rank | #5703 of 15,369 | #4971 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 160 | 163 |
| Enrollment | 160 | 163 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.9% | 53.4% |
| Students per teacher | 26.7 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 43% |
| city | New Castle | Meyersdale |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Meyersdale Area MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.3 vs 59.0).
- •Meyersdale Area MS does better on math proficiency (43% vs 42%).
- •Meyersdale Area MS does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 62%).
- •Laurel MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.9% vs 53.4%).
- •Meyersdale Area MS does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 26.7).
- •Meyersdale Area MS is the larger school with 163 students compared with 160.
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 Laurel MS better than Meyersdale Area MS?
On the Success Index (US), Meyersdale Area MS ranks higher (62.3 vs 59.0 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 Laurel MS and Meyersdale Area MS?
About 170 km in a straight line, between New Castle and Meyersdale in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Laurel MS: 160. Meyersdale Area MS: 163. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Laurel MS and Meyersdale Area MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Laurel MS is 270th of 521 and Meyersdale Area MS is 236th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).