Central Dauphin East MS vs Southern Lehigh Intermediate Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 122 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Dauphin East MS
Harrisburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
702 students
Southern Lehigh Intermediate Sch
Bethlehem · Public middle · Grades 4–6
702 students
| Measure | Central Dauphin East MS Harrisburg, Pennsylvania | Southern Lehigh Intermediate Sch Bethlehem, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #420 of 521 | #38 of 521 |
| National rank | #10959 of 15,369 | #724 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 4–6 |
| Students | 702 | 702 |
| Enrollment | 702 | 702 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.4% | 17.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 73% |
| city | Harrisburg | Bethlehem |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southern Lehigh Intermediate Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.3 vs 34.5).
- •Southern Lehigh Intermediate Sch does better on math proficiency (73% vs 24%).
- •Southern Lehigh Intermediate Sch does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 48%).
- •Southern Lehigh Intermediate Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.9% vs 94.4%).
- •Central Dauphin East MS does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 15.6).
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 Central Dauphin East MS better than Southern Lehigh Intermediate Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Southern Lehigh Intermediate Sch ranks higher (85.3 vs 34.5 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 Central Dauphin East MS and Southern Lehigh Intermediate Sch?
About 122 km in a straight line, between Harrisburg and Bethlehem in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Dauphin East MS: 702. Southern Lehigh Intermediate Sch: 702. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Dauphin East MS and Southern Lehigh Intermediate Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Central Dauphin East MS is 420th of 521 and Southern Lehigh Intermediate Sch is 38th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).