North Hills El Sch vs Pottsgrove MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 96 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Hills El Sch
York · Public middle · Grades 4–6
675 students
Pottsgrove MS
Pottstown · Public middle · Grades 6–8
678 students
| Measure | North Hills El Sch York, Pennsylvania | Pottsgrove MS Pottstown, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #371 of 521 | #317 of 521 |
| National rank | #8766 of 15,369 | #7199 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 4–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 675 | 678 |
| Enrollment | 675 | 678 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.2% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 41% |
| city | York | Pottstown |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pottsgrove MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.0 vs 44.8).
- •Pottsgrove MS does better on math proficiency (41% vs 25%).
- •Pottsgrove MS does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 55%).
- •North Hills El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.2% vs 99.6%).
- •Pottsgrove MS does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 16.1).
- •Pottsgrove MS is the larger school with 678 students compared with 675.
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 North Hills El Sch better than Pottsgrove MS?
On the Success Index (US), Pottsgrove MS ranks higher (52.0 vs 44.8 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 North Hills El Sch and Pottsgrove MS?
About 96 km in a straight line, between York and Pottstown in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
North Hills El Sch: 675. Pottsgrove MS: 678. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do North Hills El Sch and Pottsgrove MS rank in Pennsylvania?
North Hills El Sch is 371st of 521 and Pottsgrove MS is 317th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).