Middletown Area HS vs Octorara Area JSHS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 75 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Middletown Area HS
Middletown · Public high · Grades 9–12
702 students
Octorara Area JSHS
Atglen · Public high · Grades 9–12
703 students
| Measure | Middletown Area HS Middletown, Pennsylvania | Octorara Area JSHS Atglen, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #233 of 618 | #477 of 618 |
| National rank | #3404 of 16,910 | #10183 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 702 | 703 |
| Enrollment | 702 | 703 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.7% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 42% |
| city | Middletown | Atglen |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Middletown Area HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.6 vs 43.1).
- •Middletown Area HS does better on math proficiency (62% vs 42%).
- •Middletown Area HS does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 61%).
- •Middletown Area HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.7% vs 99.6%).
- •Middletown Area HS does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 14.6).
- •Octorara Area JSHS is the larger school with 703 students compared with 702.
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 Middletown Area HS better than Octorara Area JSHS?
On the Success Index (US), Middletown Area HS ranks higher (69.6 vs 43.1 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 Middletown Area HS and Octorara Area JSHS?
About 75 km in a straight line, between Middletown and Atglen in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Middletown Area HS: 702. Octorara Area JSHS: 703. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Middletown Area HS and Octorara Area JSHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Middletown Area HS is 233rd of 618 and Octorara Area JSHS is 477th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).