Berwick Area MS vs Central Dauphin MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 99 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Berwick Area MS
Berwick · Public middle · Grades 5–8
837 students
Central Dauphin MS
Harrisburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
834 students
| Measure | Berwick Area MS Berwick, Pennsylvania | Central Dauphin MS Harrisburg, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #387 of 521 | #180 of 521 |
| National rank | #9242 of 15,369 | #3777 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 837 | 834 |
| Enrollment | 837 | 834 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 104.3% | 36.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 44% |
| city | Berwick | Harrisburg |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Dauphin MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.0 vs 42.6).
- •Central Dauphin MS does better on math proficiency (44% vs 35%).
- •Central Dauphin MS does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 60%).
- •Central Dauphin MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.7% vs 104.3%).
- •Berwick Area MS does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 14.9).
- •Berwick Area MS is the larger school with 837 students compared with 834.
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 Berwick Area MS better than Central Dauphin MS?
On the Success Index (US), Central Dauphin MS ranks higher (68.0 vs 42.6 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 Berwick Area MS and Central Dauphin MS?
About 99 km in a straight line, between Berwick and Harrisburg in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Berwick Area MS: 837. Central Dauphin MS: 834. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Berwick Area MS and Central Dauphin MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Berwick Area MS is 387th of 521 and Central Dauphin MS is 180th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).