Central York MS vs Sinking Springs El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 5.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central York MS
York · Public middle · Grades 7–8
844 students
Sinking Springs El Sch
York · Public middle · Grades 4–6
641 students
| Measure | Central York MS York, Pennsylvania | Sinking Springs El Sch York, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #304 of 521 | #308 of 521 |
| National rank | #6698 of 15,369 | #6746 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 4–6 |
| Students | 844 | 641 |
| Enrollment | 844 | 641 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.6% | 41.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 30% |
| city | York | York |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (54.3 vs 54.2).
- •Sinking Springs El Sch does better on math proficiency (30% vs 29%).
- •Sinking Springs El Sch does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 60%).
- •Sinking Springs El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.5% vs 46.6%).
- •Central York MS does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 15.3).
- •Central York MS is the larger school with 844 students compared with 641.
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 York MS better than Sinking Springs El Sch?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Central York MS and Sinking Springs El Sch?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between York and York in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central York MS: 844. Sinking Springs El Sch: 641. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central York MS and Sinking Springs El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Central York MS is 304th of 521 and Sinking Springs El Sch is 308th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).