Central Mountain MS vs Daniel Boone Area MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 172 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Mountain MS
Mill Hall · Public middle · Grades 5–8
879 students
Daniel Boone Area MS
Douglassville · Public middle · Grades 5–8
884 students
| Measure | Central Mountain MS Mill Hall, Pennsylvania | Daniel Boone Area MS Douglassville, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #402 of 521 | #195 of 521 |
| National rank | #10158 of 15,369 | #4056 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 879 | 884 |
| Enrollment | 879 | 884 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 104.1% | 44.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 40% |
| city | Mill Hall | Douglassville |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Daniel Boone Area MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.7 vs 38.5).
- •Daniel Boone Area MS does better on math proficiency (40% vs 32%).
- •Daniel Boone Area MS does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •Daniel Boone Area MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.8% vs 104.1%).
- •Daniel Boone Area MS does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 13.5).
- •Daniel Boone Area MS is the larger school with 884 students compared with 879.
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 Mountain MS better than Daniel Boone Area MS?
On the Success Index (US), Daniel Boone Area MS ranks higher (66.7 vs 38.5 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 Mountain MS and Daniel Boone Area MS?
About 172 km in a straight line, between Mill Hall and Douglassville in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Mountain MS: 879. Daniel Boone Area MS: 884. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Mountain MS and Daniel Boone Area MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Central Mountain MS is 402nd of 521 and Daniel Boone Area MS is 195th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).