Palmerton Area JHS vs Pittsburgh Schiller 6-8
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 372 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Palmerton Area JHS
Palmerton · Public middle · Grades 7–8
261 students
Pittsburgh Schiller 6-8
Pittsburgh · Public middle · Grades 6–8
260 students
| Measure | Palmerton Area JHS Palmerton, Pennsylvania | Pittsburgh Schiller 6-8 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #274 of 521 | #443 of 521 |
| National rank | #5764 of 15,369 | #11884 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 261 | 260 |
| Enrollment | 261 | 260 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.3% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 22% |
| city | Palmerton | Pittsburgh |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Palmerton Area JHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.7 vs 30.2).
- •Palmerton Area JHS does better on math proficiency (37% vs 22%).
- •Palmerton Area JHS does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 47%).
- •Palmerton Area JHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.3% vs 100%).
- •Pittsburgh Schiller 6-8 does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 13.1).
- •Palmerton Area JHS is the larger school with 261 students compared with 260.
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 Palmerton Area JHS better than Pittsburgh Schiller 6-8?
On the Success Index (US), Palmerton Area JHS ranks higher (58.7 vs 30.2 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 Palmerton Area JHS and Pittsburgh Schiller 6-8?
About 372 km in a straight line, between Palmerton and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Palmerton Area JHS: 261. Pittsburgh Schiller 6-8: 260. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Palmerton Area JHS and Pittsburgh Schiller 6-8 rank in Pennsylvania?
Palmerton Area JHS is 274th of 521 and Pittsburgh Schiller 6-8 is 443rd of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).