Centerville MS vs John B Stetson MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 108 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Centerville MS
Lancaster · Public middle · Grades 7–8
559 students
John B Stetson MS
Philadelphia · Public middle · Grades 5–8
560 students
| Measure | Centerville MS Lancaster, Pennsylvania | John B Stetson MS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #255 of 521 | #471 of 521 |
| National rank | #5308 of 15,369 | #13048 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 559 | 560 |
| Enrollment | 559 | 560 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 99.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | – |
| Math proficiency | 55% | – |
| city | Lancaster | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Centerville MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.8 vs 23.9).
- •John B Stetson MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.1% vs 99.5%).
- •Centerville MS does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 14.7).
- •John B Stetson MS is the larger school with 560 students compared with 559.
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 Centerville MS better than John B Stetson MS?
On the Success Index (US), Centerville MS ranks higher (60.8 vs 23.9 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 Centerville MS and John B Stetson MS?
About 108 km in a straight line, between Lancaster and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Centerville MS: 559. John B Stetson MS: 560. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Centerville MS and John B Stetson MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Centerville MS is 255th of 521 and John B Stetson MS is 471st of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).