Mount Nittany MS vs State College Area HS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Nittany MS
State College · Public middle · Grades 6–8
752 students
State College Area HS
State College · Public high · Grades 8–12
2,402 students
| Measure | Mount Nittany MS State College, Pennsylvania | State College Area HS State College, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #55 of 521 | #27 of 618 |
| National rank | #1018 of 15,369 | #344 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 8–12 |
| Students | 752 | 2,402 |
| Enrollment | 752 | 2,402 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.8% | 21.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 80% |
| city | State College | State College |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •State College Area HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.4 vs 83.1).
- •State College Area HS does better on math proficiency (80% vs 54%).
- •State College Area HS does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 78%).
- •State College Area HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.5% vs 21.8%).
- •State College Area HS does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 11.8).
- •State College Area HS is the larger school with 2,402 students compared with 752.
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 Mount Nittany MS better than State College Area HS?
On the Success Index (US), State College Area HS ranks higher (88.4 vs 83.1 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 Mount Nittany MS and State College Area HS?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between State College and State College in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mount Nittany MS: 752. State College Area HS: 2,402. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mount Nittany MS and State College Area HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Mount Nittany MS is 55th of 521 and State College Area HS is 27th of 618 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).