Allen MS vs Mechanicsburg MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 5.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Allen MS
Camp Hill · Public middle · Grades 7–8
272 students
Mechanicsburg MS
Mechanicsburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,112 students
| Measure | Allen MS Camp Hill, Pennsylvania | Mechanicsburg MS Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #282 of 521 | #148 of 521 |
| National rank | #5961 of 15,369 | #3261 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 272 | 1,112 |
| Enrollment | 272 | 1,112 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.4% | 39.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 47% |
| city | Camp Hill | Mechanicsburg |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mechanicsburg MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.4 vs 57.7).
- •Mechanicsburg MS does better on math proficiency (47% vs 44%).
- •Mechanicsburg MS does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 70%).
- •Mechanicsburg MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.7% vs 75.4%).
- •Allen MS does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 14.4).
- •Mechanicsburg MS is the larger school with 1,112 students compared with 272.
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 Allen MS better than Mechanicsburg MS?
On the Success Index (US), Mechanicsburg MS ranks higher (70.4 vs 57.7 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 Allen MS and Mechanicsburg MS?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Camp Hill and Mechanicsburg in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Allen MS: 272. Mechanicsburg MS: 1,112. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Allen MS and Mechanicsburg MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Allen MS is 282nd of 521 and Mechanicsburg MS is 148th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).