Greater Nanticoke Area Ed Ctr vs James Buchanan MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 220 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Greater Nanticoke Area Ed Ctr
Nanticoke · Public middle · Grades 6–8
533 students
James Buchanan MS
Mercersburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
535 students
| Measure | Greater Nanticoke Area Ed Ctr Nanticoke, Pennsylvania | James Buchanan MS Mercersburg, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #487 of 521 | #392 of 521 |
| National rank | #13921 of 15,369 | #9557 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 533 | 535 |
| Enrollment | 533 | 535 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 103.6% |
| Students per teacher | 20.5 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 31% |
| city | Nanticoke | Mercersburg |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James Buchanan MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.2 vs 19.1).
- •James Buchanan MS does better on math proficiency (31% vs 13%).
- •James Buchanan MS does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 47%).
- •Greater Nanticoke Area Ed Ctr does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.6% vs 103.6%).
- •James Buchanan MS does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 20.5).
- •James Buchanan MS is the larger school with 535 students compared with 533.
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 Greater Nanticoke Area Ed Ctr better than James Buchanan MS?
On the Success Index (US), James Buchanan MS ranks higher (41.2 vs 19.1 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 Greater Nanticoke Area Ed Ctr and James Buchanan MS?
About 220 km in a straight line, between Nanticoke and Mercersburg in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Greater Nanticoke Area Ed Ctr: 533. James Buchanan MS: 535. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Greater Nanticoke Area Ed Ctr and James Buchanan MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Greater Nanticoke Area Ed Ctr is 487th of 521 and James Buchanan MS is 392nd of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).