Chambersburg Area MS - North vs Shippensburg Area MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 12 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
Shippensburg Area MS
Shippensburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
851 students
| Measure | Chambersburg Area MS - North Chambersburg, Pennsylvania | Shippensburg Area MS Shippensburg, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #363 of 521 | #271 of 521 |
| National rank | #8505 of 15,369 | #5711 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,072 | 851 |
| Enrollment | 1,072 | 851 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.3% | 58.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 44% |
| city | Chambersburg | Shippensburg |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shippensburg Area MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.0 vs 46.0).
- •Shippensburg Area MS does better on math proficiency (44% vs 33%).
- •Shippensburg Area MS does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 62%).
- •Shippensburg Area MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.5% vs 62.3%).
- •Shippensburg Area MS does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 17.9).
- •Chambersburg Area MS - North is the larger school with 1,072 students compared with 851.
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 Shippensburg Area MS?
On the Success Index (US), Shippensburg Area MS ranks higher (59.0 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 Shippensburg Area MS?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Chambersburg and Shippensburg in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chambersburg Area MS - North: 1,072. Shippensburg Area MS: 851. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chambersburg Area MS - North and Shippensburg Area MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Chambersburg Area MS - North is 363rd of 521 and Shippensburg Area MS is 271st of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).