Loyalsock Twp MS vs South Williamsport Area JSHS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 4.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Loyalsock Twp MS
Williamsport · Public middle · Grades 6–8
353 students
South Williamsport Area JSHS
South Williamsport · Public high · Grades 7–12
478 students
| Measure | Loyalsock Twp MS Williamsport, Pennsylvania | South Williamsport Area JSHS South Williamsport, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #297 of 521 | #375 of 618 |
| National rank | #6481 of 15,369 | #6808 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 353 | 478 |
| Enrollment | 353 | 478 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.2% | 59.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 43% |
| city | Williamsport | South Williamsport |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (55.4 vs 56.0).
- •Loyalsock Twp MS does better on math proficiency (48% vs 43%).
- •Loyalsock Twp MS does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 64%).
- •South Williamsport Area JSHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.6% vs 99.2%).
- •South Williamsport Area JSHS does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.6).
- •South Williamsport Area JSHS is the larger school with 478 students compared with 353.
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 Loyalsock Twp MS better than South Williamsport Area JSHS?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Loyalsock Twp MS and South Williamsport Area JSHS?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Williamsport and South Williamsport in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Loyalsock Twp MS: 353. South Williamsport Area JSHS: 478. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Loyalsock Twp MS and South Williamsport Area JSHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Loyalsock Twp MS is 297th of 521 and South Williamsport Area JSHS is 375th of 618 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).