Perseus House CS of Excellence vs Strong Vincent MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Perseus House CS of Excellence
Erie · Charter high · Grades 6–12
627 students
Strong Vincent MS
Erie · Public middle · Grades 6–8
711 students
| Measure | Perseus House CS of Excellence Erie, Pennsylvania | Strong Vincent MS Erie, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #601 of 618 | #454 of 521 |
| National rank | #16408 of 16,910 | #12209 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 627 | 711 |
| Enrollment | 627 | 711 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.1% | 101.5% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 18% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 8% | 22% |
| city | Erie | Erie |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Strong Vincent MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.5 vs 12.4).
- •Strong Vincent MS does better on math proficiency (22% vs 8%).
- •Strong Vincent MS does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 18%).
- •Perseus House CS of Excellence does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.1% vs 101.5%).
- •Strong Vincent MS does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 19.0).
- •Strong Vincent MS is the larger school with 711 students compared with 627.
- •Perseus House CS of Excellence is a charter school while Strong Vincent MS is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Perseus House CS of Excellence better than Strong Vincent MS?
On the Success Index (US), Strong Vincent MS ranks higher (28.5 vs 12.4 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 Perseus House CS of Excellence and Strong Vincent MS?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Erie and Erie in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Perseus House CS of Excellence: 627. Strong Vincent MS: 711. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Perseus House CS of Excellence and Strong Vincent MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Perseus House CS of Excellence is 601st of 618 and Strong Vincent MS is 454th of 521 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).