Chambersburg Area MS - South vs Gateway MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 189 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
Gateway MS
Monroeville · Public middle · Grades 5–8
1,017 students
| Measure | Chambersburg Area MS - South Chambersburg, Pennsylvania | Gateway MS Monroeville, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #356 of 521 | #376 of 521 |
| National rank | #8302 of 15,369 | #8932 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 1,025 | 1,017 |
| Enrollment | 1,025 | 1,017 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.2% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 34% |
| city | Chambersburg | Monroeville |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chambersburg Area MS - South scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.9 vs 44.0).
- •Chambersburg Area MS - South does better on math proficiency (36% vs 34%).
- •Chambersburg Area MS - South does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 60%).
- •Chambersburg Area MS - South does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.2% vs 99.6%).
- •Gateway MS does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 15.8).
- •Chambersburg Area MS - South is the larger school with 1,025 students compared with 1,017.
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 Gateway MS?
On the Success Index (US), Chambersburg Area MS - South ranks higher (46.9 vs 44.0 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 - South and Gateway MS?
About 189 km in a straight line, between Chambersburg and Monroeville in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chambersburg Area MS - South: 1,025. Gateway MS: 1,017. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chambersburg Area MS - South and Gateway MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Chambersburg Area MS - South is 356th of 521 and Gateway MS is 376th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).