Norvelt El Sch vs Wendover MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 7.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Norvelt El Sch
Mount Pleasant · Public elementary · Grades K–3
457 students
Wendover MS
Greensburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
626 students
| Measure | Norvelt El Sch Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania | Wendover MS Greensburg, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #666 of 1,627 | #52 of 521 |
| National rank | #14414 of 50,301 | #972 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 457 | 626 |
| Enrollment | 457 | 626 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.6% | 31.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 68% |
| city | Mount Pleasant | Greensburg |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wendover MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.4 vs 65.6).
- •Wendover MS does better on math proficiency (68% vs 54%).
- •Wendover MS does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 68%).
- •Wendover MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.6% vs 58.6%).
- •Norvelt El Sch does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.2).
- •Wendover MS is the larger school with 626 students compared with 457.
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 Norvelt El Sch better than Wendover MS?
On the Success Index (US), Wendover MS ranks higher (83.4 vs 65.6 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 Norvelt El Sch and Wendover MS?
About 7.3 km in a straight line, between Mount Pleasant and Greensburg in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Norvelt El Sch: 457. Wendover MS: 626. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Norvelt El Sch and Wendover MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Norvelt El Sch is 666th of 1,627 and Wendover MS is 52nd of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).