Central Mountain MS vs Francis D Raub MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 178 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
Francis D Raub MS
Allentown · Public middle · Grades 6–8
876 students
| Measure | Central Mountain MS Mill Hall, Pennsylvania | Francis D Raub MS Allentown, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #402 of 521 | #512 of 521 |
| National rank | #10158 of 15,369 | #14872 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 879 | 876 |
| Enrollment | 879 | 876 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 104.1% | 100.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 9% |
| city | Mill Hall | Allentown |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Mountain MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.5 vs 12.3).
- •Central Mountain MS does better on math proficiency (32% vs 9%).
- •Central Mountain MS does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 27%).
- •Francis D Raub MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (100.2% vs 104.1%).
- •Central Mountain MS does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.8).
- •Central Mountain MS is the larger school with 879 students compared with 876.
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 Francis D Raub MS?
On the Success Index (US), Central Mountain MS ranks higher (38.5 vs 12.3 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 Francis D Raub MS?
About 178 km in a straight line, between Mill Hall and Allentown in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Mountain MS: 879. Francis D Raub MS: 876. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Mountain MS and Francis D Raub MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Central Mountain MS is 402nd of 521 and Francis D Raub MS is 512th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).