Central Dauphin MS vs South Side El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.7 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
South Side El Sch
Harrisburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
603 students
| Measure | Central Dauphin MS Harrisburg, Pennsylvania | South Side El Sch Harrisburg, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #180 of 521 | #1297 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #3777 of 15,369 | #38177 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 834 | 603 |
| Enrollment | 834 | 603 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.7% | 112.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 32% |
| city | Harrisburg | Harrisburg |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Dauphin MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.0 vs 30.6).
- •Central Dauphin MS does better on math proficiency (44% vs 32%).
- •Central Dauphin MS does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 45%).
- •Central Dauphin MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.7% vs 112.1%).
- •South Side El Sch does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 14.9).
- •Central Dauphin MS is the larger school with 834 students compared with 603.
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 South Side El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Central Dauphin MS ranks higher (68.0 vs 30.6 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 South Side El Sch?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Harrisburg and Harrisburg in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Dauphin MS: 834. South Side El Sch: 603. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Dauphin MS and South Side El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Central Dauphin MS is 180th of 521 and South Side El Sch is 1297th of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).