Gettysburg Area MS vs Upper Adams MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 12 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gettysburg Area MS
Gettysburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
646 students
Upper Adams MS
Biglerville · Public middle · Grades 7–8
242 students
| Measure | Gettysburg Area MS Gettysburg, Pennsylvania | Upper Adams MS Biglerville, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #160 of 521 | #247 of 521 |
| National rank | #3474 of 15,369 | #5113 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 646 | 242 |
| Enrollment | 646 | 242 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.5% | 57.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 47% |
| city | Gettysburg | Biglerville |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gettysburg Area MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.4 vs 61.7).
- •Gettysburg Area MS does better on math proficiency (49% vs 47%).
- •Gettysburg Area MS does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 67%).
- •Gettysburg Area MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.5% vs 57.9%).
- •Gettysburg Area MS does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 14.2).
- •Gettysburg Area MS is the larger school with 646 students compared with 242.
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 Gettysburg Area MS better than Upper Adams MS?
On the Success Index (US), Gettysburg Area MS ranks higher (69.4 vs 61.7 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 Gettysburg Area MS and Upper Adams MS?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Gettysburg and Biglerville in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gettysburg Area MS: 646. Upper Adams MS: 242. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gettysburg Area MS and Upper Adams MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Gettysburg Area MS is 160th of 521 and Upper Adams MS is 247th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).