Pine Grove Area MS vs Southmoreland MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 277 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pine Grove Area MS
Pine Grove · Public middle · Grades 5–8
411 students
Southmoreland MS
Scottdale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
410 students
| Measure | Pine Grove Area MS Pine Grove, Pennsylvania | Southmoreland MS Scottdale, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #232 of 521 | #174 of 521 |
| National rank | #4893 of 15,369 | #3699 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 411 | 410 |
| Enrollment | 411 | 410 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47% | 61% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 56% |
| city | Pine Grove | Scottdale |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southmoreland MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.4 vs 62.7).
- •Southmoreland MS does better on math proficiency (56% vs 40%).
- •Southmoreland MS does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 59%).
- •Pine Grove Area MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47% vs 61%).
- •Pine Grove Area MS does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 13.7).
- •Pine Grove Area MS is the larger school with 411 students compared with 410.
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 Pine Grove Area MS better than Southmoreland MS?
On the Success Index (US), Southmoreland MS ranks higher (68.4 vs 62.7 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 Pine Grove Area MS and Southmoreland MS?
About 277 km in a straight line, between Pine Grove and Scottdale in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pine Grove Area MS: 411. Southmoreland MS: 410. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pine Grove Area MS and Southmoreland MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Pine Grove Area MS is 232nd of 521 and Southmoreland MS is 174th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).