Fairfield Area MS vs Mount Carmel Area JHS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 138 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
Mount Carmel Area JHS
Mount Carmel · Public middle · Grades 7–8
253 students
| Measure | Fairfield Area MS Fairfield, Pennsylvania | Mount Carmel Area JHS Mount Carmel, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #229 of 521 | #458 of 521 |
| National rank | #4818 of 15,369 | #12359 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 259 | 253 |
| Enrollment | 259 | 253 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.2% | 102.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 30% |
| city | Fairfield | Mount Carmel |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fairfield Area MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.0 vs 27.7).
- •Fairfield Area MS does better on math proficiency (37% vs 30%).
- •Fairfield Area MS does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 49%).
- •Fairfield Area MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.2% vs 102.8%).
- •Fairfield Area MS does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 18.1).
- •Fairfield Area MS is the larger school with 259 students compared with 253.
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 Fairfield Area MS better than Mount Carmel Area JHS?
On the Success Index (US), Fairfield Area MS ranks higher (63.0 vs 27.7 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 Mount Carmel Area JHS?
About 138 km in a straight line, between Fairfield and Mount Carmel in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairfield Area MS: 259. Mount Carmel Area JHS: 253. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairfield Area MS and Mount Carmel Area JHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Fairfield Area MS is 229th of 521 and Mount Carmel Area JHS is 458th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).