Mount Pleasant Area JHS vs New Brighton Area MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 91 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Pleasant Area JHS
Mount Pleasant · Public middle · Grades 7–8
290 students
New Brighton Area MS
New Brighton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
290 students
| Measure | Mount Pleasant Area JHS Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania | New Brighton Area MS New Brighton, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #301 of 521 | #398 of 521 |
| National rank | #6548 of 15,369 | #9792 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 290 | 290 |
| Enrollment | 290 | 290 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.8% | 97.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 22% |
| city | Mount Pleasant | New Brighton |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mount Pleasant Area JHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.1 vs 40.1).
- •Mount Pleasant Area JHS does better on math proficiency (34% vs 22%).
- •Mount Pleasant Area JHS does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 57%).
- •Mount Pleasant Area JHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.8% vs 97.2%).
- •New Brighton Area MS does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 14.5).
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 Pleasant Area JHS better than New Brighton Area MS?
On the Success Index (US), Mount Pleasant Area JHS ranks higher (55.1 vs 40.1 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 Pleasant Area JHS and New Brighton Area MS?
About 91 km in a straight line, between Mount Pleasant and New Brighton in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mount Pleasant Area JHS: 290. New Brighton Area MS: 290. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mount Pleasant Area JHS and New Brighton Area MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Mount Pleasant Area JHS is 301st of 521 and New Brighton Area MS is 398th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).