California Area MS vs Meyersdale Area MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 80 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
California Area MS
Coal Center · Public middle · Grades 7–8
158 students
Meyersdale Area MS
Meyersdale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
163 students
| Measure | California Area MS Coal Center, Pennsylvania | Meyersdale Area MS Meyersdale, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #347 of 521 | #236 of 521 |
| National rank | #8049 of 15,369 | #4971 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 158 | 163 |
| Enrollment | 158 | 163 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93% | 53.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 43% |
| city | Coal Center | Meyersdale |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Meyersdale Area MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.3 vs 48.1).
- •Meyersdale Area MS does better on math proficiency (43% vs 42%).
- •Meyersdale Area MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.4% vs 93%).
- •Meyersdale Area MS does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 17.6).
- •Meyersdale Area MS is the larger school with 163 students compared with 158.
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 California Area MS better than Meyersdale Area MS?
On the Success Index (US), Meyersdale Area MS ranks higher (62.3 vs 48.1 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 California Area MS and Meyersdale Area MS?
About 80 km in a straight line, between Coal Center and Meyersdale in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
California Area MS: 158. Meyersdale Area MS: 163. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do California Area MS and Meyersdale Area MS rank in Pennsylvania?
California Area MS is 347th of 521 and Meyersdale Area MS is 236th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).