Chambersburg Area MS - South vs Chambersburg Area SHS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chambersburg Area MS - South
Chambersburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,025 students
Chambersburg Area SHS
Chambersburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,319 students
| Measure | Chambersburg Area MS - South Chambersburg, Pennsylvania | Chambersburg Area SHS Chambersburg, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #356 of 521 | #344 of 618 |
| National rank | #8302 of 15,369 | #6085 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,025 | 2,319 |
| Enrollment | 1,025 | 2,319 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.2% | 60.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 59% |
| city | Chambersburg | Chambersburg |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chambersburg Area SHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.9 vs 46.9).
- •Chambersburg Area SHS does better on math proficiency (59% vs 36%).
- •Chambersburg Area SHS does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 62%).
- •Chambersburg Area SHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.4% vs 74.2%).
- •Chambersburg Area MS - South does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 17.6).
- •Chambersburg Area SHS is the larger school with 2,319 students compared with 1,025.
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 - South better than Chambersburg Area SHS?
On the Success Index (US), Chambersburg Area SHS ranks higher (58.9 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 MS - South and Chambersburg Area SHS?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Chambersburg and Chambersburg in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chambersburg Area MS - South: 1,025. Chambersburg Area SHS: 2,319. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chambersburg Area MS - South and Chambersburg Area SHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Chambersburg Area MS - South is 356th of 521 and Chambersburg Area SHS is 344th of 618 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).