Philipsburg-Osceola Area MS vs West Branch MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 11 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Philipsburg-Osceola Area MS
Philipsburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
372 students
West Branch MS
Morrisdale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
191 students
| Measure | Philipsburg-Osceola Area MS Philipsburg, Pennsylvania | West Branch MS Morrisdale, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #292 of 521 | #437 of 521 |
| National rank | #6351 of 15,369 | #11722 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 372 | 191 |
| Enrollment | 372 | 191 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.2% | 98.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | – |
| Math proficiency | 39% | – |
| city | Philipsburg | Morrisdale |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Philipsburg-Osceola Area MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.0 vs 31.1).
- •Philipsburg-Osceola Area MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.2% vs 98.4%).
- •West Branch MS does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 12.0).
- •Philipsburg-Osceola Area MS is the larger school with 372 students compared with 191.
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 Philipsburg-Osceola Area MS better than West Branch MS?
On the Success Index (US), Philipsburg-Osceola Area MS ranks higher (56.0 vs 31.1 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 Philipsburg-Osceola Area MS and West Branch MS?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Philipsburg and Morrisdale in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Philipsburg-Osceola Area MS: 372. West Branch MS: 191. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Philipsburg-Osceola Area MS and West Branch MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Philipsburg-Osceola Area MS is 292nd of 521 and West Branch MS is 437th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).