Gerald G Huesken MS vs Shippensburg Area MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 113 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gerald G Huesken MS
Lancaster · Public middle · Grades 6–8
851 students
Shippensburg Area MS
Shippensburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
851 students
| Measure | Gerald G Huesken MS Lancaster, Pennsylvania | Shippensburg Area MS Shippensburg, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #203 of 521 | #271 of 521 |
| National rank | #4194 of 15,369 | #5711 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 851 | 851 |
| Enrollment | 851 | 851 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.3% | 58.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 44% |
| city | Lancaster | Shippensburg |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gerald G Huesken MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.9 vs 59.0).
- •Gerald G Huesken MS does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 65%).
- •Gerald G Huesken MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.3% vs 58.5%).
- •Gerald G Huesken MS does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 14.4).
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 Gerald G Huesken MS better than Shippensburg Area MS?
On the Success Index (US), Gerald G Huesken MS ranks higher (65.9 vs 59.0 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 Gerald G Huesken MS and Shippensburg Area MS?
About 113 km in a straight line, between Lancaster and Shippensburg in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gerald G Huesken MS: 851. Shippensburg Area MS: 851. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gerald G Huesken MS and Shippensburg Area MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Gerald G Huesken MS is 203rd of 521 and Shippensburg Area MS is 271st of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).