Lycoming Valley Intrmd Sch vs Williamsport Area MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 4.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lycoming Valley Intrmd Sch
Williamsport · Public middle · Grades 4–6
543 students
Williamsport Area MS
Williamsport · Public middle · Grades 7–8
706 students
| Measure | Lycoming Valley Intrmd Sch Williamsport, Pennsylvania | Williamsport Area MS Williamsport, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #307 of 521 | #294 of 521 |
| National rank | #6740 of 15,369 | #6360 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 4–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 543 | 706 |
| Enrollment | 543 | 706 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.4% | 63.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 44% |
| city | Williamsport | Williamsport |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Williamsport Area MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.0 vs 54.2).
- •Williamsport Area MS does better on math proficiency (44% vs 42%).
- •Williamsport Area MS does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 56%).
- •Williamsport Area MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.7% vs 65.4%).
- •Lycoming Valley Intrmd Sch does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 13.3).
- •Williamsport Area MS is the larger school with 706 students compared with 543.
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 Lycoming Valley Intrmd Sch better than Williamsport Area MS?
On the Success Index (US), Williamsport Area MS ranks higher (56.0 vs 54.2 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 Lycoming Valley Intrmd Sch and Williamsport Area MS?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Williamsport and Williamsport in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lycoming Valley Intrmd Sch: 543. Williamsport Area MS: 706. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lycoming Valley Intrmd Sch and Williamsport Area MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Lycoming Valley Intrmd Sch is 307th of 521 and Williamsport Area MS is 294th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).