Southmoreland MS vs Southmoreland SHS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Southmoreland MS
Scottdale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
410 students
Southmoreland SHS
Alverton · Public high · Grades 9–12
566 students
| Measure | Southmoreland MS Scottdale, Pennsylvania | Southmoreland SHS Alverton, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #174 of 521 | #205 of 618 |
| National rank | #3699 of 15,369 | #2814 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 410 | 566 |
| Enrollment | 410 | 566 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61% | 53% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 77% |
| city | Scottdale | Alverton |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southmoreland SHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.0 vs 68.4).
- •Southmoreland SHS does better on math proficiency (77% vs 56%).
- •Southmoreland SHS does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 74%).
- •Southmoreland SHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53% vs 61%).
- •Southmoreland MS does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 15.3).
- •Southmoreland SHS is the larger school with 566 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 Southmoreland MS better than Southmoreland SHS?
On the Success Index (US), Southmoreland SHS ranks higher (72.0 vs 68.4 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 Southmoreland MS and Southmoreland SHS?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Scottdale and Alverton in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Southmoreland MS: 410. Southmoreland SHS: 566. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Southmoreland MS and Southmoreland SHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Southmoreland MS is 174th of 521 and Southmoreland SHS is 205th of 618 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).