Oil City Area MS vs Penn's Grove School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 363 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oil City Area MS
Oil City · Public middle · Grades 5–8
528 students
Penn's Grove School
Oxford · Public middle · Grades 7–8
528 students
| Measure | Oil City Area MS Oil City, Pennsylvania | Penn's Grove School Oxford, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #416 of 521 | #377 of 521 |
| National rank | #10787 of 15,369 | #8941 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 528 | 528 |
| Enrollment | 528 | 528 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 107.2% | 91.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 32% |
| city | Oil City | Oxford |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Penn's Grove School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.0 vs 35.4).
- •Penn's Grove School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •Penn's Grove School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 53%).
- •Penn's Grove School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.9% vs 107.2%).
- •Penn's Grove School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 12.6).
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 Oil City Area MS better than Penn's Grove School?
On the Success Index (US), Penn's Grove School ranks higher (44.0 vs 35.4 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 Oil City Area MS and Penn's Grove School?
About 363 km in a straight line, between Oil City and Oxford in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Oil City Area MS: 528. Penn's Grove School: 528. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Oil City Area MS and Penn's Grove School rank in Pennsylvania?
Oil City Area MS is 416th of 521 and Penn's Grove School is 377th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).