Northwest MS vs Palmyra Area MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 56 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northwest MS
Reading · Public middle · Grades 5–8
821 students
Palmyra Area MS
Palmyra · Public middle · Grades 6–8
820 students
| Measure | Northwest MS Reading, Pennsylvania | Palmyra Area MS Palmyra, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #513 of 521 | #99 of 521 |
| National rank | #14940 of 15,369 | #1860 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 821 | 820 |
| Enrollment | 821 | 820 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100.7% | 30.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 7% | 54% |
| city | Reading | Palmyra |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Palmyra Area MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.8 vs 11.7).
- •Palmyra Area MS does better on math proficiency (54% vs 7%).
- •Palmyra Area MS does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 24%).
- •Palmyra Area MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.2% vs 100.7%).
- •Palmyra Area MS does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.2).
- •Northwest MS is the larger school with 821 students compared with 820.
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 Northwest MS better than Palmyra Area MS?
On the Success Index (US), Palmyra Area MS ranks higher (77.8 vs 11.7 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 Northwest MS and Palmyra Area MS?
About 56 km in a straight line, between Reading and Palmyra in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northwest MS: 821. Palmyra Area MS: 820. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northwest MS and Palmyra Area MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Northwest MS is 513th of 521 and Palmyra Area MS is 99th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).