Palisades MS vs Saucon Valley MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 12 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Palisades MS
Kintnersville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
308 students
Saucon Valley MS
Hellertown · Public middle · Grades 5–8
599 students
| Measure | Palisades MS Kintnersville, Pennsylvania | Saucon Valley MS Hellertown, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #137 of 521 | #118 of 521 |
| National rank | #2933 of 15,369 | #2397 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 308 | 599 |
| Enrollment | 308 | 599 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.5% | 30.7% |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 50% |
| city | Kintnersville | Hellertown |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Saucon Valley MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.8 vs 72.0).
- •Saucon Valley MS does better on math proficiency (50% vs 40%).
- •Saucon Valley MS does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 67%).
- •Saucon Valley MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.7% vs 31.5%).
- •Palisades MS does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 13.3).
- •Saucon Valley MS is the larger school with 599 students compared with 308.
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 Palisades MS better than Saucon Valley MS?
On the Success Index (US), Saucon Valley MS ranks higher (74.8 vs 72.0 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 Palisades MS and Saucon Valley MS?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Kintnersville and Hellertown in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Palisades MS: 308. Saucon Valley MS: 599. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Palisades MS and Saucon Valley MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Palisades MS is 137th of 521 and Saucon Valley MS is 118th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).