Chambersburg Area MS - South vs Falling Spring El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.7 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
Falling Spring El Sch
Chambersburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
256 students
| Measure | Chambersburg Area MS - South Chambersburg, Pennsylvania | Falling Spring El Sch Chambersburg, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #356 of 521 | #901 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #8302 of 15,369 | #21653 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,025 | 256 |
| Enrollment | 1,025 | 256 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.2% | 94.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 57% |
| city | Chambersburg | Chambersburg |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Falling Spring El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.0 vs 46.9).
- •Falling Spring El Sch does better on math proficiency (57% vs 36%).
- •Falling Spring El Sch does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 62%).
- •Chambersburg Area MS - South does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.2% vs 94.5%).
- •Chambersburg Area MS - South does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 17.1).
- •Chambersburg Area MS - South is the larger school with 1,025 students compared with 256.
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 Falling Spring El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Falling Spring El Sch ranks higher (55.0 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 Falling Spring El Sch?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Chambersburg and Chambersburg in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chambersburg Area MS - South: 1,025. Falling Spring El Sch: 256. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chambersburg Area MS - South and Falling Spring El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Chambersburg Area MS - South is 356th of 521 and Falling Spring El Sch is 901st of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).