Oil City Area MS vs Smedley Street Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.2 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
Smedley Street Sch
Oil City · Public elementary · Grades K–1
103 students
| Measure | Oil City Area MS Oil City, Pennsylvania | Smedley Street Sch Oil City, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #416 of 521 | #1277 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #10787 of 15,369 | #37124 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades K–1 |
| Students | 528 | 103 |
| Enrollment | 528 | 103 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 107.2% | 95.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 9.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | – |
| Math proficiency | 27% | – |
| city | Oil City | Oil City |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oil City Area MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.4 vs 32.2).
- •Smedley Street Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.1% vs 107.2%).
- •Smedley Street Sch does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 12.6).
- •Oil City Area MS is the larger school with 528 students compared with 103.
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 Smedley Street Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Oil City Area MS ranks higher (35.4 vs 32.2 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 Smedley Street Sch?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Oil City and Oil City in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Oil City Area MS: 528. Smedley Street Sch: 103. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Oil City Area MS and Smedley Street Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Oil City Area MS is 416th of 521 and Smedley Street Sch is 1277th of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).