Laurel MS vs New Castle JHS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 6.8 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
New Castle JHS
New Castle · Public middle · Grades 6–8
689 students
| Measure | Laurel MS New Castle, Pennsylvania | New Castle JHS New Castle, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #270 of 521 | #497 of 521 |
| National rank | #5703 of 15,369 | #14163 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 160 | 689 |
| Enrollment | 160 | 689 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.9% | 98.8% |
| Students per teacher | 26.7 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 17% |
| city | New Castle | New Castle |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Laurel MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.0 vs 17.6).
- •Laurel MS does better on math proficiency (42% vs 17%).
- •Laurel MS does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 35%).
- •Laurel MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.9% vs 98.8%).
- •New Castle JHS does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 26.7).
- •New Castle JHS is the larger school with 689 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 New Castle JHS?
On the Success Index (US), Laurel MS ranks higher (59.0 vs 17.6 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 New Castle JHS?
About 6.8 km in a straight line, between New Castle and New Castle in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Laurel MS: 160. New Castle JHS: 689. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Laurel MS and New Castle JHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Laurel MS is 270th of 521 and New Castle JHS is 497th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).