Neil Armstrong 5-6 MS vs South Park SHS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Neil Armstrong 5-6 MS
Bethel Park · Public middle · Grades 5–6
597 students
South Park SHS
South Park · Public high · Grades 9–12
553 students
| Measure | Neil Armstrong 5-6 MS Bethel Park, Pennsylvania | South Park SHS South Park, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 84 Top 5% |
| State rank | #28 of 521 | #70 of 618 |
| National rank | #601 of 15,369 | #804 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 597 | 553 |
| Enrollment | 597 | 553 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.9% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 82% |
| city | Bethel Park | South Park |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Neil Armstrong 5-6 MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.4 vs 83.7).
- •South Park SHS does better on math proficiency (82% vs 62%).
- •South Park SHS does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 81%).
- •Neil Armstrong 5-6 MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.9% vs 30%).
- •Neil Armstrong 5-6 MS does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 13.2).
- •Neil Armstrong 5-6 MS is the larger school with 597 students compared with 553.
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 Neil Armstrong 5-6 MS better than South Park SHS?
On the Success Index (US), Neil Armstrong 5-6 MS ranks higher (86.4 vs 83.7 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 Neil Armstrong 5-6 MS and South Park SHS?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Bethel Park and South Park in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Neil Armstrong 5-6 MS: 597. South Park SHS: 553. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Neil Armstrong 5-6 MS and South Park SHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Neil Armstrong 5-6 MS is 28th of 521 and South Park SHS is 70th of 618 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).