Benjamin Chambers El Sch vs Chambersburg Area MS - South
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benjamin Chambers El Sch
Chambersburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
583 students
Chambersburg Area MS - South
Chambersburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,025 students
| Measure | Benjamin Chambers El Sch Chambersburg, Pennsylvania | Chambersburg Area MS - South Chambersburg, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1289 of 1,627 | #356 of 521 |
| National rank | #37772 of 50,301 | #8302 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 583 | 1,025 |
| Enrollment | 583 | 1,025 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.7% | 74.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 36% |
| city | Chambersburg | Chambersburg |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chambersburg Area MS - South scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.9 vs 31.1).
- •Chambersburg Area MS - South does better on math proficiency (36% vs 29%).
- •Chambersburg Area MS - South does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 45%).
- •Chambersburg Area MS - South does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.2% vs 96.7%).
- •Benjamin Chambers El Sch does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 15.8).
- •Chambersburg Area MS - South is the larger school with 1,025 students compared with 583.
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 Benjamin Chambers El Sch better than Chambersburg Area MS - South?
On the Success Index (US), Chambersburg Area MS - South ranks higher (46.9 vs 31.1 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 Benjamin Chambers El Sch and Chambersburg Area MS - South?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Chambersburg and Chambersburg in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benjamin Chambers El Sch: 583. Chambersburg Area MS - South: 1,025. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benjamin Chambers El Sch and Chambersburg Area MS - South rank in Pennsylvania?
Benjamin Chambers El Sch is 1289th of 1,627 and Chambersburg Area MS - South is 356th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).