Fairfield Area MS vs Gettysburg Area MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 14 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairfield Area MS
Fairfield · Public middle · Grades 5–8
259 students
Gettysburg Area MS
Gettysburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
646 students
| Measure | Fairfield Area MS Fairfield, Pennsylvania | Gettysburg Area MS Gettysburg, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #229 of 521 | #160 of 521 |
| National rank | #4818 of 15,369 | #3474 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 259 | 646 |
| Enrollment | 259 | 646 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.2% | 49.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 49% |
| city | Fairfield | Gettysburg |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gettysburg Area MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.4 vs 63.0).
- •Gettysburg Area MS does better on math proficiency (49% vs 37%).
- •Gettysburg Area MS does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 59%).
- •Fairfield Area MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.2% vs 49.5%).
- •Gettysburg Area MS does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 12.3).
- •Gettysburg Area MS is the larger school with 646 students compared with 259.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Fairfield Area MS better than Gettysburg Area MS?
On the Success Index (US), Gettysburg Area MS ranks higher (69.4 vs 63.0 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 Fairfield Area MS and Gettysburg Area MS?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Fairfield and Gettysburg in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairfield Area MS: 259. Gettysburg Area MS: 646. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairfield Area MS and Gettysburg Area MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Fairfield Area MS is 229th of 521 and Gettysburg Area MS is 160th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).