Chambersburg Area MS - South vs Guilford Hills El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 4.9 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
Guilford Hills El Sch
Chambersburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
191 students
| Measure | Chambersburg Area MS - South Chambersburg, Pennsylvania | Guilford Hills El Sch Chambersburg, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #356 of 521 | #596 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #8302 of 15,369 | #12194 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,025 | 191 |
| Enrollment | 1,025 | 191 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.2% | 92.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 67% |
| city | Chambersburg | Chambersburg |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Guilford Hills El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.7 vs 46.9).
- •Guilford Hills El Sch does better on math proficiency (67% vs 36%).
- •Guilford Hills El Sch does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 62%).
- •Chambersburg Area MS - South does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.2% vs 92.1%).
- •Guilford Hills El Sch does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 15.8).
- •Chambersburg Area MS - South is the larger school with 1,025 students compared with 191.
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 Guilford Hills El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Guilford Hills El Sch ranks higher (68.7 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 Guilford Hills El Sch?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Chambersburg and Chambersburg in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chambersburg Area MS - South: 1,025. Guilford Hills El Sch: 191. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chambersburg Area MS - South and Guilford Hills El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Chambersburg Area MS - South is 356th of 521 and Guilford Hills El Sch is 596th of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).