Central Mountain MS vs Woodward El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 6.6 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
Woodward El Sch
Lock Haven · Public elementary · Grades K–4
215 students
| Measure | Central Mountain MS Mill Hall, Pennsylvania | Woodward El Sch Lock Haven, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #402 of 521 | #1149 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #10158 of 15,369 | #31114 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 879 | 215 |
| Enrollment | 879 | 215 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 104.1% | 87% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 42% |
| city | Mill Hall | Lock Haven |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Woodward El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.3 vs 38.5).
- •Woodward El Sch does better on math proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Woodward El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87% vs 104.1%).
- •Central Mountain MS does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 17.9).
- •Central Mountain MS is the larger school with 879 students compared with 215.
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 Woodward El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Woodward El Sch ranks higher (41.3 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 Woodward El Sch?
About 6.6 km in a straight line, between Mill Hall and Lock Haven in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Mountain MS: 879. Woodward El Sch: 215. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Mountain MS and Woodward El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Central Mountain MS is 402nd of 521 and Woodward El Sch is 1149th of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).