Mid Valley Secondary Center vs Neil Armstrong #40
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 5.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mid Valley Secondary Center
Throop · Public high · Grades 7–12
898 students
Neil Armstrong #40
Scranton · Public elementary · Grades K–4
441 students
| Measure | Mid Valley Secondary Center Throop, Pennsylvania | Neil Armstrong #40 Scranton, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #484 of 618 | #1265 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #10444 of 16,910 | #36612 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 898 | 441 |
| Enrollment | 898 | 441 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.2% | 96.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 31% |
| city | Throop | Scranton |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mid Valley Secondary Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.1 vs 33.0).
- •Mid Valley Secondary Center does better on math proficiency (40% vs 31%).
- •Mid Valley Secondary Center does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 42%).
- •Neil Armstrong #40 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.8% vs 98.2%).
- •Neil Armstrong #40 does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 15.8).
- •Mid Valley Secondary Center is the larger school with 898 students compared with 441.
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 Mid Valley Secondary Center better than Neil Armstrong #40?
On the Success Index (US), Mid Valley Secondary Center ranks higher (42.1 vs 33.0 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 Mid Valley Secondary Center and Neil Armstrong #40?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Throop and Scranton in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mid Valley Secondary Center: 898. Neil Armstrong #40: 441. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mid Valley Secondary Center and Neil Armstrong #40 rank in Pennsylvania?
Mid Valley Secondary Center is 484th of 618 and Neil Armstrong #40 is 1265th of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).