Tamaqua Area MS vs Tyrone Area MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 192 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Tamaqua Area MS
Tamaqua · Public middle · Grades 6–8
488 students
Tyrone Area MS
Tyrone · Public middle · Grades 5–8
489 students
| Measure | Tamaqua Area MS Tamaqua, Pennsylvania | Tyrone Area MS Tyrone, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #327 of 521 | #318 of 521 |
| National rank | #7399 of 15,369 | #7202 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 488 | 489 |
| Enrollment | 488 | 489 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.2% | 56.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 32% |
| city | Tamaqua | Tyrone |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (51.2 vs 52.0).
- •Tamaqua Area MS does better on math proficiency (36% vs 32%).
- •Tyrone Area MS does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 58%).
- •Tyrone Area MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.4% vs 58.2%).
- •Tamaqua Area MS does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 15.3).
- •Tyrone Area MS is the larger school with 489 students compared with 488.
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 Tamaqua Area MS better than Tyrone Area MS?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Tamaqua Area MS and Tyrone Area MS?
About 192 km in a straight line, between Tamaqua and Tyrone in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Tamaqua Area MS: 488. Tyrone Area MS: 489. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Tamaqua Area MS and Tyrone Area MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Tamaqua Area MS is 327th of 521 and Tyrone Area MS is 318th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).