Nazareth Area MS vs Plainfield El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 5.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nazareth Area MS
Nazareth · Public middle · Grades 7–8
775 students
Plainfield El Sch
Nazareth · Public elementary · Grades K–3
434 students
| Measure | Nazareth Area MS Nazareth, Pennsylvania | Plainfield El Sch Nazareth, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #87 of 521 | #496 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #1602 of 15,369 | #9600 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 775 | 434 |
| Enrollment | 775 | 434 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.6% | 53% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 62% |
| city | Nazareth | Nazareth |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nazareth Area MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.3 vs 72.5).
- •Plainfield El Sch does better on math proficiency (62% vs 55%).
- •Nazareth Area MS does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 72%).
- •Nazareth Area MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.6% vs 53%).
- •Nazareth Area MS does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 13.2).
- •Nazareth Area MS is the larger school with 775 students compared with 434.
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 Nazareth Area MS better than Plainfield El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Nazareth Area MS ranks higher (79.3 vs 72.5 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 Nazareth Area MS and Plainfield El Sch?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Nazareth and Nazareth in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Nazareth Area MS: 775. Plainfield El Sch: 434. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Nazareth Area MS and Plainfield El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Nazareth Area MS is 87th of 521 and Plainfield El Sch is 496th of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).