Penn MS vs Penn Trafford HS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Penn MS
Jeannette · Public middle · Grades 6–8
518 students
Penn Trafford HS
Harrison City · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,167 students
| Measure | Penn MS Jeannette, Pennsylvania | Penn Trafford HS Harrison City, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 84 Top 5% |
| State rank | #69 of 521 | #67 of 618 |
| National rank | #1235 of 15,369 | #785 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 518 | 1,167 |
| Enrollment | 518 | 1,167 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.7% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 94% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 89% |
| city | Jeannette | Harrison City |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Penn Trafford HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.8 vs 81.6).
- •Penn Trafford HS does better on math proficiency (89% vs 60%).
- •Penn Trafford HS does better on reading proficiency (94% vs 81%).
- •Penn MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.7% vs 25%).
- •Penn MS does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 17.4).
- •Penn Trafford HS is the larger school with 1,167 students compared with 518.
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 Penn MS better than Penn Trafford HS?
On the Success Index (US), Penn Trafford HS ranks higher (83.8 vs 81.6 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 Penn MS and Penn Trafford HS?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Jeannette and Harrison City in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Penn MS: 518. Penn Trafford HS: 1,167. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Penn MS and Penn Trafford HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Penn MS is 69th of 521 and Penn Trafford HS is 67th of 618 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).