New Castle JHS vs North Pocono MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 404 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
New Castle JHS
New Castle · Public middle · Grades 6–8
689 students
North Pocono MS
Moscow · Public middle · Grades 6–8
685 students
| Measure | New Castle JHS New Castle, Pennsylvania | North Pocono MS Moscow, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #497 of 521 | #197 of 521 |
| National rank | #14163 of 15,369 | #4086 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 689 | 685 |
| Enrollment | 689 | 685 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.8% | 35.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 39% |
| city | New Castle | Moscow |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Pocono MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.6 vs 17.6).
- •North Pocono MS does better on math proficiency (39% vs 17%).
- •North Pocono MS does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 35%).
- •North Pocono MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.9% vs 98.8%).
- •North Pocono MS does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 16.4).
- •New Castle JHS is the larger school with 689 students compared with 685.
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 New Castle JHS better than North Pocono MS?
On the Success Index (US), North Pocono MS ranks higher (66.6 vs 17.6 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 New Castle JHS and North Pocono MS?
About 404 km in a straight line, between New Castle and Moscow in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
New Castle JHS: 689. North Pocono MS: 685. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do New Castle JHS and North Pocono MS rank in Pennsylvania?
New Castle JHS is 497th of 521 and North Pocono MS is 197th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).