Antietam HS vs Central MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Antietam HS
Reading · Public high · Grades 9–12
360 students
Central MS
Reading · Public middle · Grades 5–8
1,785 students
| Measure | Antietam HS Reading, Pennsylvania | Central MS Reading, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #505 of 618 | #518 of 521 |
| National rank | #11423 of 16,910 | #15020 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 360 | 1,785 |
| Enrollment | 360 | 1,785 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.2% | 95.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 4% |
| city | Reading | Reading |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Antietam HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.1 vs 10.9).
- •Antietam HS does better on math proficiency (32% vs 4%).
- •Antietam HS does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 19%).
- •Central MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.7% vs 99.2%).
- •Antietam HS does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 15.5).
- •Central MS is the larger school with 1,785 students compared with 360.
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 Antietam HS better than Central MS?
On the Success Index (US), Antietam HS ranks higher (38.1 vs 10.9 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 Antietam HS and Central MS?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Reading and Reading in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Antietam HS: 360. Central MS: 1,785. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Antietam HS and Central MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Antietam HS is 505th of 618 and Central MS is 518th of 521 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).