Halifax Area MS vs Millersburg Area Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle 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
Millersburg Area Middle School
Millersburg · Public middle · Grades 5–8
211 students
| Measure | Halifax Area MS Halifax, Pennsylvania | Millersburg Area Middle School Millersburg, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #305 of 521 | #225 of 521 |
| National rank | #6708 of 15,369 | #4797 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 263 | 211 |
| Enrollment | 263 | 211 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.7% | 28.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 37% |
| city | Halifax | Millersburg |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Millersburg Area Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.1 vs 54.3).
- •Millersburg Area Middle School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 28%).
- •Millersburg Area Middle School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 63%).
- •Millersburg Area Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.9% vs 51.7%).
- •Halifax Area MS does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 16.2).
- •Halifax Area MS is the larger school with 263 students compared with 211.
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 Millersburg Area Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Millersburg Area Middle School ranks higher (63.1 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 Millersburg Area Middle School?
About 9.2 km in a straight line, between Halifax and Millersburg in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Halifax Area MS: 263. Millersburg Area Middle School: 211. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Halifax Area MS and Millersburg Area Middle School rank in Pennsylvania?
Halifax Area MS is 305th of 521 and Millersburg Area Middle School is 225th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).