Manheim Twp MS vs Pottstown MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 59 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Manheim Twp MS
Lancaster · Public middle · Grades 7–8
914 students
Pottstown MS
Pottstown · Public middle · Grades 5–8
918 students
| Measure | Manheim Twp MS Lancaster, Pennsylvania | Pottstown MS Pottstown, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #103 of 521 | #466 of 521 |
| National rank | #1995 of 15,369 | #12739 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 914 | 918 |
| Enrollment | 914 | 918 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.6% | 98.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 16% |
| city | Lancaster | Pottstown |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Manheim Twp MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.0 vs 25.7).
- •Manheim Twp MS does better on math proficiency (51% vs 16%).
- •Manheim Twp MS does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 39%).
- •Manheim Twp MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.6% vs 98.4%).
- •Pottstown MS does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 12.7).
- •Pottstown MS is the larger school with 918 students compared with 914.
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 Manheim Twp MS better than Pottstown MS?
On the Success Index (US), Manheim Twp MS ranks higher (77.0 vs 25.7 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 Manheim Twp MS and Pottstown MS?
About 59 km in a straight line, between Lancaster and Pottstown in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Manheim Twp MS: 914. Pottstown MS: 918. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Manheim Twp MS and Pottstown MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Manheim Twp MS is 103rd of 521 and Pottstown MS is 466th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).