Chambersburg Area Career Magnet Sch vs Chambersburg Area MS - South
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 4.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chambersburg Area Career Magnet Sch
Chambersburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
706 students
Chambersburg Area MS - South
Chambersburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,025 students
| Measure | Chambersburg Area Career Magnet Sch Chambersburg, Pennsylvania | Chambersburg Area MS - South Chambersburg, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #244 of 618 | #356 of 521 |
| National rank | #3697 of 16,910 | #8302 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 706 | 1,025 |
| Enrollment | 706 | 1,025 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.6% | 74.2% |
| Students per teacher | 22.1 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 36% |
| city | Chambersburg | Chambersburg |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chambersburg Area Career Magnet Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.4 vs 46.9).
- •Chambersburg Area Career Magnet Sch does better on math proficiency (77% vs 36%).
- •Chambersburg Area Career Magnet Sch does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 62%).
- •Chambersburg Area Career Magnet Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.6% vs 74.2%).
- •Chambersburg Area MS - South does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 22.1).
- •Chambersburg Area MS - South is the larger school with 1,025 students compared with 706.
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 Chambersburg Area Career Magnet Sch better than Chambersburg Area MS - South?
On the Success Index (US), Chambersburg Area Career Magnet Sch ranks higher (68.4 vs 46.9 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 Chambersburg Area Career Magnet Sch and Chambersburg Area MS - South?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Chambersburg and Chambersburg in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chambersburg Area Career Magnet Sch: 706. Chambersburg Area MS - South: 1,025. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chambersburg Area Career Magnet Sch and Chambersburg Area MS - South rank in Pennsylvania?
Chambersburg Area Career Magnet Sch is 244th of 618 and Chambersburg Area MS - South is 356th of 521 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).