Apollo-Ridge MS vs Halifax Area MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 216 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Apollo-Ridge MS
Spring Church · Public middle · Grades 6–8
264 students
Halifax Area MS
Halifax · Public middle · Grades 5–8
263 students
| Measure | Apollo-Ridge MS Spring Church, Pennsylvania | Halifax Area MS Halifax, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #407 of 521 | #305 of 521 |
| National rank | #10376 of 15,369 | #6708 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 264 | 263 |
| Enrollment | 264 | 263 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.2% | 51.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 28% |
| city | Spring Church | Halifax |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Halifax Area MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.3 vs 37.4).
- •Halifax Area MS does better on math proficiency (28% vs 27%).
- •Halifax Area MS does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 60%).
- •Halifax Area MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.7% vs 99.2%).
- •Halifax Area MS does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 14.7).
- •Apollo-Ridge MS is the larger school with 264 students compared with 263.
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 Apollo-Ridge MS better than Halifax Area MS?
On the Success Index (US), Halifax Area MS ranks higher (54.3 vs 37.4 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 Apollo-Ridge MS and Halifax Area MS?
About 216 km in a straight line, between Spring Church and Halifax in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Apollo-Ridge MS: 264. Halifax Area MS: 263. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Apollo-Ridge MS and Halifax Area MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Apollo-Ridge MS is 407th of 521 and Halifax Area MS is 305th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).