Muhlenberg HS vs Muhlenberg Jr HS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 471 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Muhlenberg HS
Reading · Public high · Grades 10–12
1,166 students
Muhlenberg Jr HS
Reading · Public middle · Grades 7–9
1,016 students
| Measure | Muhlenberg HS Reading, Pennsylvania | Muhlenberg Jr HS Reading, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #470 of 618 | #489 of 521 |
| National rank | #9842 of 16,910 | #13976 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 10–12 | Grades 7–9 |
| Students | 1,166 | 1,016 |
| Enrollment | 1,166 | 1,016 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100.3% | 99% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 21% |
| city | Reading | Reading |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Muhlenberg HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.4 vs 18.8).
- •Muhlenberg HS does better on math proficiency (52% vs 21%).
- •Muhlenberg HS does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 34%).
- •Muhlenberg Jr HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99% vs 100.3%).
- •Muhlenberg Jr HS does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 17.4).
- •Muhlenberg HS is the larger school with 1,166 students compared with 1,016.
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 Muhlenberg HS better than Muhlenberg Jr HS?
On the Success Index (US), Muhlenberg HS ranks higher (44.4 vs 18.8 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 Muhlenberg HS and Muhlenberg Jr HS?
About 471 m in a straight line, between Reading and Reading in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Muhlenberg HS: 1,166. Muhlenberg Jr HS: 1,016. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Muhlenberg HS and Muhlenberg Jr HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Muhlenberg HS is 470th of 618 and Muhlenberg Jr HS is 489th of 521 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).