Ramsay El Sch vs Southmoreland MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 5.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ramsay El Sch
Mount Pleasant · Public middle · Grades 4–6
396 students
Southmoreland MS
Scottdale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
410 students
| Measure | Ramsay El Sch Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania | Southmoreland MS Scottdale, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #296 of 521 | #174 of 521 |
| National rank | #6377 of 15,369 | #3699 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 4–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 396 | 410 |
| Enrollment | 396 | 410 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50% | 61% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 56% |
| city | Mount Pleasant | Scottdale |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southmoreland MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.4 vs 55.9).
- •Southmoreland MS does better on math proficiency (56% vs 41%).
- •Southmoreland MS does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 59%).
- •Ramsay El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50% vs 61%).
- •Southmoreland MS does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 15.2).
- •Southmoreland MS is the larger school with 410 students compared with 396.
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 Ramsay El Sch better than Southmoreland MS?
On the Success Index (US), Southmoreland MS ranks higher (68.4 vs 55.9 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 Ramsay El Sch and Southmoreland MS?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Mount Pleasant and Scottdale in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ramsay El Sch: 396. Southmoreland MS: 410. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ramsay El Sch and Southmoreland MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Ramsay El Sch is 296th of 521 and Southmoreland MS is 174th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).