Central Dauphin MS vs Newtown MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 158 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Dauphin MS
Harrisburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
834 students
Newtown MS
Newtown · Public middle · Grades 7–8
833 students
| Measure | Central Dauphin MS Harrisburg, Pennsylvania | Newtown MS Newtown, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #180 of 521 | #47 of 521 |
| National rank | #3777 of 15,369 | #917 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 834 | 833 |
| Enrollment | 834 | 833 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.7% | 13.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 62% |
| city | Harrisburg | Newtown |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Newtown MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.8 vs 68.0).
- •Newtown MS does better on math proficiency (62% vs 44%).
- •Newtown MS does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 72%).
- •Newtown MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.8% vs 36.7%).
- •Central Dauphin MS does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 15.4).
- •Central Dauphin MS is the larger school with 834 students compared with 833.
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 MS better than Newtown MS?
On the Success Index (US), Newtown MS ranks higher (83.8 vs 68.0 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 MS and Newtown MS?
About 158 km in a straight line, between Harrisburg and Newtown in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Dauphin MS: 834. Newtown MS: 833. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Dauphin MS and Newtown MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Central Dauphin MS is 180th of 521 and Newtown MS is 47th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).