Halifax Area El Sch vs Halifax Area MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 333 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Halifax Area El Sch
Halifax · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
349 students
Halifax Area MS
Halifax · Public middle · Grades 5–8
263 students
| Measure | Halifax Area El Sch Halifax, Pennsylvania | Halifax Area MS Halifax, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #577 of 1,627 | #305 of 521 |
| National rank | #11720 of 50,301 | #6708 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 349 | 263 |
| Enrollment | 349 | 263 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.4% | 51.7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 28% |
| city | Halifax | Halifax |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Halifax Area El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.4 vs 54.3).
- •Halifax Area El Sch does better on math proficiency (49% vs 28%).
- •Halifax Area El Sch does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 63%).
- •Halifax Area El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.4% vs 51.7%).
- •Halifax Area El Sch does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 12.5).
- •Halifax Area El Sch is the larger school with 349 students compared with 263.
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 Halifax Area El Sch better than Halifax Area MS?
On the Success Index (US), Halifax Area El Sch ranks higher (69.4 vs 54.3 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 Halifax Area El Sch and Halifax Area MS?
About 333 m in a straight line, between Halifax and Halifax in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Halifax Area El Sch: 349. Halifax Area MS: 263. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Halifax Area El Sch and Halifax Area MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Halifax Area El Sch is 577th of 1,627 and Halifax Area MS is 305th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).