Buchanan El Sch vs Chambersburg Area MS - South
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buchanan El Sch
Chambersburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
251 students
Chambersburg Area MS - South
Chambersburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,025 students
| Measure | Buchanan El Sch Chambersburg, Pennsylvania | Chambersburg Area MS - South Chambersburg, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1244 of 1,627 | #356 of 521 |
| National rank | #35623 of 50,301 | #8302 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 251 | 1,025 |
| Enrollment | 251 | 1,025 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.2% | 74.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 36% |
| city | Chambersburg | Chambersburg |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chambersburg Area MS - South scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.9 vs 34.4).
- •Buchanan El Sch does better on math proficiency (37% vs 36%).
- •Chambersburg Area MS - South does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Chambersburg Area MS - South does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.2% vs 95.2%).
- •Chambersburg Area MS - South does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 16.7).
- •Chambersburg Area MS - South is the larger school with 1,025 students compared with 251.
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 Buchanan El Sch better than Chambersburg Area MS - South?
On the Success Index (US), Chambersburg Area MS - South ranks higher (46.9 vs 34.4 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 Buchanan El Sch and Chambersburg Area MS - South?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Chambersburg and Chambersburg in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buchanan El Sch: 251. Chambersburg Area MS - South: 1,025. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buchanan El Sch and Chambersburg Area MS - South rank in Pennsylvania?
Buchanan El Sch is 1244th of 1,627 and Chambersburg Area MS - South is 356th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).