Southmoreland MS vs Yough Intrmd/MS Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 10 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
Yough Intrmd/MS Sch
Ruffsdale · Public middle · Grades 5–8
541 students
| Measure | Southmoreland MS Scottdale, Pennsylvania | Yough Intrmd/MS Sch Ruffsdale, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #174 of 521 | #263 of 521 |
| National rank | #3699 of 15,369 | #5534 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 410 | 541 |
| Enrollment | 410 | 541 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61% | 51.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 36% |
| city | Scottdale | Ruffsdale |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southmoreland MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.4 vs 59.8).
- •Southmoreland MS does better on math proficiency (56% vs 36%).
- •Southmoreland MS does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 66%).
- •Yough Intrmd/MS Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.4% vs 61%).
- •Yough Intrmd/MS Sch does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 13.7).
- •Yough Intrmd/MS Sch is the larger school with 541 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 Yough Intrmd/MS Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Southmoreland MS ranks higher (68.4 vs 59.8 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 Yough Intrmd/MS Sch?
About 10 km in a straight line, between Scottdale and Ruffsdale in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Southmoreland MS: 410. Yough Intrmd/MS Sch: 541. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Southmoreland MS and Yough Intrmd/MS Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Southmoreland MS is 174th of 521 and Yough Intrmd/MS Sch is 263rd of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).