Bellefonte Area MS vs Centre Hall-Potter El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 9.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bellefonte Area MS
Bellefonte · Public middle · Grades 6–8
591 students
Centre Hall-Potter El Sch
Centre Hall · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
205 students
| Measure | Bellefonte Area MS Bellefonte, Pennsylvania | Centre Hall-Potter El Sch Centre Hall, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #194 of 521 | #539 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #4049 of 15,369 | #10778 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 591 | 205 |
| Enrollment | 591 | 205 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36% | 37.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 57% |
| city | Bellefonte | Centre Hall |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Centre Hall-Potter El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.7 vs 66.7).
- •Centre Hall-Potter El Sch does better on math proficiency (57% vs 39%).
- •Centre Hall-Potter El Sch does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 65%).
- •Bellefonte Area MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36% vs 37.1%).
- •Bellefonte Area MS does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 15.8).
- •Bellefonte Area MS is the larger school with 591 students compared with 205.
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 Bellefonte Area MS better than Centre Hall-Potter El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Centre Hall-Potter El Sch ranks higher (70.7 vs 66.7 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 Bellefonte Area MS and Centre Hall-Potter El Sch?
About 9.8 km in a straight line, between Bellefonte and Centre Hall in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bellefonte Area MS: 591. Centre Hall-Potter El Sch: 205. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bellefonte Area MS and Centre Hall-Potter El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Bellefonte Area MS is 194th of 521 and Centre Hall-Potter El Sch is 539th of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).