Chambersburg Area MS - South
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Chambersburg, Pennsylvania 17201 · Chambersburg Area SD
#356 of 521 middle schools in Pennsylvania
#8302 of 15,369 nationally
About Chambersburg Area MS - South
Chambersburg Area MS - South is a public middle located in Chambersburg, in the Chambersburg Area SD school district of Pennsylvania, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 1,025 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 46.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of middle schools in United States and 356th of 521 ranked middle schools in Pennsylvania. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (74th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,025.
There are 15 schools in Chambersburg; Chambersburg Area MS - South ranks 8th of 15 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)36%
- Reading proficiency (30%)62%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)74.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Chambersburg Area MS - South by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,025
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 74.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 36%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Chambersburg Area MS - South
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Buchanan El Sch
Chambersburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
251 students · 1.1 km away
Chambersburg Area SHS
Chambersburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,319 students · 1.2 km away
Falling Spring El Sch
Chambersburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
256 students · 1.7 km away
Stevens El Sch
Chambersburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
305 students · 2.4 km away
Benjamin Chambers El Sch
Chambersburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
583 students · 3.2 km away
Chambersburg Area MS - North
Chambersburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,072 students · 3.6 km away
Chambersburg Area Career Magnet Sch
Chambersburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
706 students · 4.5 km away
Guilford Hills El Sch
Chambersburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
191 students · 4.9 km away
Hamilton Heights El Sch
Chambersburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
553 students · 5.1 km away
New Franklin El Sch
Chambersburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
206 students · 5.1 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Pennsylvania with a comparable Enrollment.
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1,017 students
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1,016 students
Orefield MS
Orefield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,034 students
Stroudsburg MS
Stroudsburg · Public middle · Grades 5–7
1,015 students
Dallastown Area MS
Dallastown · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,014 students
Springton Lake MS
Media · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,012 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Chambersburg Area MS - South a good school?
Chambersburg Area MS - South has a Success Index (US) of 46.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #356 of 521 in Pennsylvania. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Chambersburg Area MS - South rank in Pennsylvania?
Chambersburg Area MS - South ranks #356 of 521 middle schools in Pennsylvania and #8302 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Chambersburg Area MS - South?
Chambersburg Area MS - South had 1,025 students in 2025.
Is Chambersburg Area MS - South a elementary school or a high school?
Chambersburg Area MS - South is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Chambersburg Area MS - South?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Chambersburg Area MS - South; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.