Phoenixville Area MS vs Spring-Ford MS 8th Grade Ctr
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 7.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Phoenixville Area MS
Phoenixville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
963 students
Spring-Ford MS 8th Grade Ctr
Royersford · Public middle · Grades 8–8
672 students
| Measure | Phoenixville Area MS Phoenixville, Pennsylvania | Spring-Ford MS 8th Grade Ctr Royersford, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #126 of 521 | #49 of 521 |
| National rank | #2655 of 15,369 | #944 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 8–8 |
| Students | 963 | 672 |
| Enrollment | 963 | 672 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33% | 16.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 55% |
| city | Phoenixville | Royersford |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Spring-Ford MS 8th Grade Ctr scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.6 vs 73.4).
- •Spring-Ford MS 8th Grade Ctr does better on math proficiency (55% vs 44%).
- •Spring-Ford MS 8th Grade Ctr does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 74%).
- •Spring-Ford MS 8th Grade Ctr does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.2% vs 33%).
- •Phoenixville Area MS does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 13.2).
- •Phoenixville Area MS is the larger school with 963 students compared with 672.
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 Phoenixville Area MS better than Spring-Ford MS 8th Grade Ctr?
On the Success Index (US), Spring-Ford MS 8th Grade Ctr ranks higher (83.6 vs 73.4 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 Phoenixville Area MS and Spring-Ford MS 8th Grade Ctr?
About 7.5 km in a straight line, between Phoenixville and Royersford in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Phoenixville Area MS: 963. Spring-Ford MS 8th Grade Ctr: 672. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Phoenixville Area MS and Spring-Ford MS 8th Grade Ctr rank in Pennsylvania?
Phoenixville Area MS is 126th of 521 and Spring-Ford MS 8th Grade Ctr is 49th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).