Carlisle Area HS vs Wilson MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 468 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carlisle Area HS
Carlisle · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,559 students
Wilson MS
Carlisle · Public middle · Grades 6–8
604 students
| Measure | Carlisle Area HS Carlisle, Pennsylvania | Wilson MS Carlisle, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #185 of 618 | #287 of 521 |
| National rank | #2454 of 16,910 | #6184 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,559 | 604 |
| Enrollment | 1,559 | 604 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.2% | 52.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 38% |
| city | Carlisle | Carlisle |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carlisle Area HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.5 vs 56.8).
- •Carlisle Area HS does better on math proficiency (67% vs 38%).
- •Carlisle Area HS does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 62%).
- •Carlisle Area HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.2% vs 52.8%).
- •Wilson MS does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 14.2).
- •Carlisle Area HS is the larger school with 1,559 students compared with 604.
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 Carlisle Area HS better than Wilson MS?
On the Success Index (US), Carlisle Area HS ranks higher (73.5 vs 56.8 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 Carlisle Area HS and Wilson MS?
About 468 m in a straight line, between Carlisle and Carlisle in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carlisle Area HS: 1,559. Wilson MS: 604. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carlisle Area HS and Wilson MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Carlisle Area HS is 185th of 618 and Wilson MS is 287th of 521 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).