Fairview El Sch vs Waynesboro Area MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairview El Sch
Waynesboro · Public elementary · Grades K–5
597 students
Waynesboro Area MS
Waynesboro · Public middle · Grades 6–8
887 students
| Measure | Fairview El Sch Waynesboro, Pennsylvania | Waynesboro Area MS Waynesboro, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #944 of 1,627 | #283 of 521 |
| National rank | #22768 of 50,301 | #5999 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 597 | 887 |
| Enrollment | 597 | 887 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.9% | 58.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 42% |
| city | Waynesboro | Waynesboro |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Waynesboro Area MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.6 vs 53.4).
- •Fairview El Sch does better on math proficiency (50% vs 42%).
- •Waynesboro Area MS does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 62%).
- •Waynesboro Area MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.7% vs 75.9%).
- •Waynesboro Area MS does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 14.9).
- •Waynesboro Area MS is the larger school with 887 students compared with 597.
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 Fairview El Sch better than Waynesboro Area MS?
On the Success Index (US), Waynesboro Area MS ranks higher (57.6 vs 53.4 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 Fairview El Sch and Waynesboro Area MS?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Waynesboro and Waynesboro in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairview El Sch: 597. Waynesboro Area MS: 887. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairview El Sch and Waynesboro Area MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Fairview El Sch is 944th of 1,627 and Waynesboro Area MS is 283rd of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).