Line Mountain MS vs South Allegheny MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 260 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Line Mountain MS
Herndon · Public middle · Grades 5–8
319 students
South Allegheny MS
McKeesport · Public middle · Grades 6–8
321 students
| Measure | Line Mountain MS Herndon, Pennsylvania | South Allegheny MS McKeesport, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #306 of 521 | #461 of 521 |
| National rank | #6738 of 15,369 | #12518 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 319 | 321 |
| Enrollment | 319 | 321 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.8% | 104% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | – |
| Math proficiency | 34% | – |
| city | Herndon | McKeesport |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Line Mountain MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.2 vs 26.9).
- •Line Mountain MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.8% vs 104%).
- •South Allegheny MS does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 16.0).
- •South Allegheny MS is the larger school with 321 students compared with 319.
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 Line Mountain MS better than South Allegheny MS?
On the Success Index (US), Line Mountain MS ranks higher (54.2 vs 26.9 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 Line Mountain MS and South Allegheny MS?
About 260 km in a straight line, between Herndon and McKeesport in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Line Mountain MS: 319. South Allegheny MS: 321. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Line Mountain MS and South Allegheny MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Line Mountain MS is 306th of 521 and South Allegheny MS is 461st of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).