Dingman-Delaware MS vs James Buchanan MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 296 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dingman-Delaware MS
Dingmans Ferry · Public middle · Grades 6–8
532 students
James Buchanan MS
Mercersburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
535 students
| Measure | Dingman-Delaware MS Dingmans Ferry, Pennsylvania | James Buchanan MS Mercersburg, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #162 of 521 | #392 of 521 |
| National rank | #3510 of 15,369 | #9557 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 532 | 535 |
| Enrollment | 532 | 535 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.1% | 103.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 31% |
| city | Dingmans Ferry | Mercersburg |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dingman-Delaware MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.2 vs 41.2).
- •Dingman-Delaware MS does better on math proficiency (47% vs 31%).
- •Dingman-Delaware MS does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 62%).
- •Dingman-Delaware MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.1% vs 103.6%).
- •James Buchanan MS is the larger school with 535 students compared with 532.
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 Dingman-Delaware MS better than James Buchanan MS?
On the Success Index (US), Dingman-Delaware MS ranks higher (69.2 vs 41.2 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 Dingman-Delaware MS and James Buchanan MS?
About 296 km in a straight line, between Dingmans Ferry and Mercersburg in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dingman-Delaware MS: 532. James Buchanan MS: 535. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dingman-Delaware MS and James Buchanan MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Dingman-Delaware MS is 162nd of 521 and James Buchanan MS is 392nd of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).