Daniel Boone Area MS vs Waynesboro Area MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 167 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Daniel Boone Area MS
Douglassville · Public middle · Grades 5–8
884 students
Waynesboro Area MS
Waynesboro · Public middle · Grades 6–8
887 students
| Measure | Daniel Boone Area MS Douglassville, Pennsylvania | Waynesboro Area MS Waynesboro, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #195 of 521 | #283 of 521 |
| National rank | #4056 of 15,369 | #5999 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 884 | 887 |
| Enrollment | 884 | 887 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.8% | 58.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 42% |
| city | Douglassville | Waynesboro |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Daniel Boone Area MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.7 vs 57.6).
- •Waynesboro Area MS does better on math proficiency (42% vs 40%).
- •Daniel Boone Area MS does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 65%).
- •Daniel Boone Area MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.8% vs 58.7%).
- •Daniel Boone Area MS does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 14.5).
- •Waynesboro Area MS is the larger school with 887 students compared with 884.
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 Daniel Boone Area MS better than Waynesboro Area MS?
On the Success Index (US), Daniel Boone Area MS ranks higher (66.7 vs 57.6 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 Daniel Boone Area MS and Waynesboro Area MS?
About 167 km in a straight line, between Douglassville and Waynesboro in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Daniel Boone Area MS: 884. Waynesboro Area MS: 887. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Daniel Boone Area MS and Waynesboro Area MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Daniel Boone Area MS is 195th of 521 and Waynesboro Area MS is 283rd of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).