Nazareth Area MS vs West Mifflin Area MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 389 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
West Mifflin Area MS
West Mifflin · Public middle · Grades 4–8
776 students
| Measure | Nazareth Area MS Nazareth, Pennsylvania | West Mifflin Area MS West Mifflin, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #87 of 521 | #424 of 521 |
| National rank | #1602 of 15,369 | #11116 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 4–8 |
| Students | 775 | 776 |
| Enrollment | 775 | 776 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.6% | 101.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 31% |
| city | Nazareth | West Mifflin |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nazareth Area MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.3 vs 33.9).
- •Nazareth Area MS does better on math proficiency (55% vs 31%).
- •Nazareth Area MS does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 52%).
- •Nazareth Area MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.6% vs 101.3%).
- •Nazareth Area MS does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 14.4).
- •West Mifflin Area MS is the larger school with 776 students compared with 775.
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 West Mifflin Area MS?
On the Success Index (US), Nazareth Area MS ranks higher (79.3 vs 33.9 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 West Mifflin Area MS?
About 389 km in a straight line, between Nazareth and West Mifflin in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Nazareth Area MS: 775. West Mifflin Area MS: 776. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Nazareth Area MS and West Mifflin Area MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Nazareth Area MS is 87th of 521 and West Mifflin Area MS is 424th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).