Columbia MS Hill Campus vs Farmdale El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbia MS Hill Campus
Columbia · Public middle · Grades 7–8
202 students
Farmdale El Sch
Mount Joy · Public elementary · Grades K–6
489 students
| Measure | Columbia MS Hill Campus Columbia, Pennsylvania | Farmdale El Sch Mount Joy, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #266 of 521 | #817 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #5582 of 15,369 | #19353 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 202 | 489 |
| Enrollment | 202 | 489 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 99.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 75% |
| Math proficiency | – | 60% |
| city | Columbia | Mount Joy |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbia MS Hill Campus scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.5 vs 58.3).
- •Columbia MS Hill Campus does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.0).
- •Farmdale El Sch is the larger school with 489 students compared with 202.
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 Columbia MS Hill Campus better than Farmdale El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Columbia MS Hill Campus ranks higher (59.5 vs 58.3 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 Columbia MS Hill Campus and Farmdale El Sch?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Mount Joy in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia MS Hill Campus: 202. Farmdale El Sch: 489. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia MS Hill Campus and Farmdale El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Columbia MS Hill Campus is 266th of 521 and Farmdale El Sch is 817th of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).