New Castle JHS vs Schuylkill Valley MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 376 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
Schuylkill Valley MS
Leesport · Public middle · Grades 5–8
691 students
| Measure | New Castle JHS New Castle, Pennsylvania | Schuylkill Valley MS Leesport, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #497 of 521 | #259 of 521 |
| National rank | #14163 of 15,369 | #5421 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 689 | 691 |
| Enrollment | 689 | 691 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.8% | 38.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 39% |
| city | New Castle | Leesport |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Schuylkill Valley MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.3 vs 17.6).
- •Schuylkill Valley MS does better on math proficiency (39% vs 17%).
- •Schuylkill Valley MS does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 35%).
- •Schuylkill Valley MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.6% vs 98.8%).
- •Schuylkill Valley MS does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 16.4).
- •Schuylkill Valley MS is the larger school with 691 students compared with 689.
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 Schuylkill Valley MS?
On the Success Index (US), Schuylkill Valley MS ranks higher (60.3 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 Schuylkill Valley MS?
About 376 km in a straight line, between New Castle and Leesport in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
New Castle JHS: 689. Schuylkill Valley MS: 691. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do New Castle JHS and Schuylkill Valley MS rank in Pennsylvania?
New Castle JHS is 497th of 521 and Schuylkill Valley MS is 259th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).