Columbia MS Taylor Campus vs Northern Bedford County MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 161 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbia MS Taylor Campus
Columbia · Public middle · Grades 5–6
202 students
Northern Bedford County MS
Loysburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
205 students
| Measure | Columbia MS Taylor Campus Columbia, Pennsylvania | Northern Bedford County MS Loysburg, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #153 of 521 | #241 of 521 |
| National rank | #3357 of 15,369 | #5054 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 202 | 205 |
| Enrollment | 202 | 205 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 46.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 74% |
| Math proficiency | – | 34% |
| city | Columbia | Loysburg |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbia MS Taylor Campus scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.9 vs 62.0).
- •Columbia MS Taylor Campus does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 12.8).
- •Northern Bedford County MS is the larger school with 205 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 Taylor Campus better than Northern Bedford County MS?
On the Success Index (US), Columbia MS Taylor Campus ranks higher (69.9 vs 62.0 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 Columbia MS Taylor Campus and Northern Bedford County MS?
About 161 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Loysburg in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia MS Taylor Campus: 202. Northern Bedford County MS: 205. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia MS Taylor Campus and Northern Bedford County MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Columbia MS Taylor Campus is 153rd of 521 and Northern Bedford County MS is 241st of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).