Wallenpaupack Area MS vs Wayne Highlands MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 13 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Wallenpaupack Area MS
Hawley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
627 students
Wayne Highlands MS
Honesdale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
408 students
| Measure | Wallenpaupack Area MS Hawley, Pennsylvania | Wayne Highlands MS Honesdale, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #354 of 521 | #172 of 521 |
| National rank | #8199 of 15,369 | #3653 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 627 | 408 |
| Enrollment | 627 | 408 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 51% |
| city | Hawley | Honesdale |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wayne Highlands MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.6 vs 47.5).
- •Wayne Highlands MS does better on math proficiency (51% vs 38%).
- •Wayne Highlands MS does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 59%).
- •Wayne Highlands MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51% vs 99.5%).
- •Wallenpaupack Area MS does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 14.1).
- •Wallenpaupack Area MS is the larger school with 627 students compared with 408.
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 Wallenpaupack Area MS better than Wayne Highlands MS?
On the Success Index (US), Wayne Highlands MS ranks higher (68.6 vs 47.5 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 Wallenpaupack Area MS and Wayne Highlands MS?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Hawley and Honesdale in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Wallenpaupack Area MS: 627. Wayne Highlands MS: 408. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Wallenpaupack Area MS and Wayne Highlands MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Wallenpaupack Area MS is 354th of 521 and Wayne Highlands MS is 172nd of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).