Pittston Area MS vs Pittston Area SHS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pittston Area MS
Pittston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
761 students
Pittston Area SHS
Pittston · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,055 students
| Measure | Pittston Area MS Pittston, Pennsylvania | Pittston Area SHS Pittston, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #383 of 521 | #314 of 618 |
| National rank | #9065 of 15,369 | #5467 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 761 | 1,055 |
| Enrollment | 761 | 1,055 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.9% | 53.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 63% |
| city | Pittston | Pittston |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pittston Area SHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.4 vs 43.5).
- •Pittston Area SHS does better on math proficiency (63% vs 32%).
- •Pittston Area SHS does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 53%).
- •Pittston Area SHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.9% vs 72.9%).
- •Pittston Area MS does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 18.2).
- •Pittston Area SHS is the larger school with 1,055 students compared with 761.
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 Pittston Area MS better than Pittston Area SHS?
On the Success Index (US), Pittston Area SHS ranks higher (61.4 vs 43.5 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 Pittston Area MS and Pittston Area SHS?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Pittston and Pittston in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pittston Area MS: 761. Pittston Area SHS: 1,055. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pittston Area MS and Pittston Area SHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Pittston Area MS is 383rd of 521 and Pittston Area SHS is 314th of 618 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).