Old Forge JSHS vs Pittston Area MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 5.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Old Forge JSHS
Old Forge · Public high · Grades 7–12
434 students
Pittston Area MS
Pittston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
761 students
| Measure | Old Forge JSHS Old Forge, Pennsylvania | Pittston Area MS Pittston, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #310 of 618 | #383 of 521 |
| National rank | #5427 of 16,910 | #9065 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 434 | 761 |
| Enrollment | 434 | 761 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.7% | 72.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 32% |
| city | Old Forge | Pittston |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Old Forge JSHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.5 vs 43.5).
- •Old Forge JSHS does better on math proficiency (40% vs 32%).
- •Old Forge JSHS does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 53%).
- •Old Forge JSHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.7% vs 72.9%).
- •Old Forge JSHS does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 13.8).
- •Pittston Area MS is the larger school with 761 students compared with 434.
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 Old Forge JSHS better than Pittston Area MS?
On the Success Index (US), Old Forge JSHS ranks higher (61.5 vs 43.5 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 Old Forge JSHS and Pittston Area MS?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Old Forge and Pittston in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Old Forge JSHS: 434. Pittston Area MS: 761. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Old Forge JSHS and Pittston Area MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Old Forge JSHS is 310th of 618 and Pittston Area MS is 383rd of 521 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).