Halifax Area MS vs Middle Paxton El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 9.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Halifax Area MS
Halifax · Public middle · Grades 5–8
263 students
Middle Paxton El Sch
Dauphin · Public elementary · Grades K–5
289 students
| Measure | Halifax Area MS Halifax, Pennsylvania | Middle Paxton El Sch Dauphin, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #305 of 521 | #361 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #6708 of 15,369 | #6097 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 263 | 289 |
| Enrollment | 263 | 289 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.7% | 30.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 67% |
| city | Halifax | Dauphin |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Middle Paxton El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.1 vs 54.3).
- •Middle Paxton El Sch does better on math proficiency (67% vs 28%).
- •Middle Paxton El Sch does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 63%).
- •Middle Paxton El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.4% vs 51.7%).
- •Halifax Area MS does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 14.5).
- •Middle Paxton El Sch is the larger school with 289 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 MS better than Middle Paxton El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Middle Paxton El Sch ranks higher (78.1 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 MS and Middle Paxton El Sch?
About 9.2 km in a straight line, between Halifax and Dauphin in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Halifax Area MS: 263. Middle Paxton El Sch: 289. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Halifax Area MS and Middle Paxton El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Halifax Area MS is 305th of 521 and Middle Paxton El Sch is 361st of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).