Pottsgrove SHS vs Pottstown MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pottsgrove SHS
Pottstown · Public high · Grades 9–12
973 students
Pottstown MS
Pottstown · Public middle · Grades 5–8
918 students
| Measure | Pottsgrove SHS Pottstown, Pennsylvania | Pottstown MS Pottstown, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #425 of 618 | #466 of 521 |
| National rank | #8292 of 16,910 | #12739 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 973 | 918 |
| Enrollment | 973 | 918 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.7% | 98.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 16% |
| city | Pottstown | Pottstown |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pottsgrove SHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.4 vs 25.7).
- •Pottsgrove SHS does better on math proficiency (56% vs 16%).
- •Pottsgrove SHS does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 39%).
- •Pottstown MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.4% vs 99.7%).
- •Pottstown MS does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 15.0).
- •Pottsgrove SHS is the larger school with 973 students compared with 918.
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 Pottsgrove SHS better than Pottstown MS?
On the Success Index (US), Pottsgrove SHS ranks higher (50.4 vs 25.7 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 Pottsgrove SHS and Pottstown MS?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Pottstown and Pottstown in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pottsgrove SHS: 973. Pottstown MS: 918. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pottsgrove SHS and Pottstown MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Pottsgrove SHS is 425th of 618 and Pottstown MS is 466th of 521 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).