Chambersburg Area MS - North vs Hamilton Heights El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chambersburg Area MS - North
Chambersburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,072 students
Hamilton Heights El Sch
Chambersburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
553 students
| Measure | Chambersburg Area MS - North Chambersburg, Pennsylvania | Hamilton Heights El Sch Chambersburg, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #363 of 521 | #963 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #8505 of 15,369 | #23554 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,072 | 553 |
| Enrollment | 1,072 | 553 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.3% | 98.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 51% |
| city | Chambersburg | Chambersburg |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hamilton Heights El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.3 vs 46.0).
- •Hamilton Heights El Sch does better on math proficiency (51% vs 33%).
- •Hamilton Heights El Sch does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 62%).
- •Chambersburg Area MS - North does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.3% vs 98.4%).
- •Hamilton Heights El Sch does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 17.9).
- •Chambersburg Area MS - North is the larger school with 1,072 students compared with 553.
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 MS - North better than Hamilton Heights El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Hamilton Heights El Sch ranks higher (52.3 vs 46.0 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 MS - North and Hamilton Heights El Sch?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Chambersburg and Chambersburg in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chambersburg Area MS - North: 1,072. Hamilton Heights El Sch: 553. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chambersburg Area MS - North and Hamilton Heights El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Chambersburg Area MS - North is 363rd of 521 and Hamilton Heights El Sch is 963rd of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).