Northampton Area HS vs Northampton Area MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 261 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northampton Area HS
Northampton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,866 students
Northampton Area MS
Northampton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,175 students
| Measure | Northampton Area HS Northampton, Pennsylvania | Northampton Area MS Northampton, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #195 of 618 | #291 of 521 |
| National rank | #2650 of 16,910 | #6322 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,866 | 1,175 |
| Enrollment | 1,866 | 1,175 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.8% | 49.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 35% |
| city | Northampton | Northampton |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northampton Area HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.7 vs 56.1).
- •Northampton Area HS does better on math proficiency (71% vs 35%).
- •Northampton Area HS does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 62%).
- •Northampton Area HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.8% vs 49.4%).
- •Northampton Area MS does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 16.1).
- •Northampton Area HS is the larger school with 1,866 students compared with 1,175.
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 Northampton Area HS better than Northampton Area MS?
On the Success Index (US), Northampton Area HS ranks higher (72.7 vs 56.1 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 Northampton Area HS and Northampton Area MS?
About 261 m in a straight line, between Northampton and Northampton in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northampton Area HS: 1,866. Northampton Area MS: 1,175. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northampton Area HS and Northampton Area MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Northampton Area HS is 195th of 618 and Northampton Area MS is 291st of 521 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).