Gettysburg Area MS vs Vida CS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.3 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
Vida CS
Gettysburg · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
251 students
| Measure | Gettysburg Area MS Gettysburg, Pennsylvania | Vida CS Gettysburg, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #160 of 521 | #954 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #3474 of 15,369 | #23141 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 646 | 251 |
| Enrollment | 646 | 251 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.5% | 54.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 37% |
| city | Gettysburg | Gettysburg |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gettysburg Area MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.4 vs 52.9).
- •Gettysburg Area MS does better on math proficiency (49% vs 37%).
- •Gettysburg Area MS does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 57%).
- •Gettysburg Area MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.5% vs 54.6%).
- •Gettysburg Area MS does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 13.2).
- •Gettysburg Area MS is the larger school with 646 students compared with 251.
- •Gettysburg Area MS is a public school while Vida CS is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Vida CS?
On the Success Index (US), Gettysburg Area MS ranks higher (69.4 vs 52.9 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 Vida CS?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Gettysburg and Gettysburg in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gettysburg Area MS: 646. Vida CS: 251. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gettysburg Area MS and Vida CS rank in Pennsylvania?
Gettysburg Area MS is 160th of 521 and Vida CS is 954th of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).