Huntingdon Area MS vs Southside El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 6.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Huntingdon Area MS
Huntingdon · Public middle · Grades 6–8
419 students
Southside El Sch
Huntingdon · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
347 students
| Measure | Huntingdon Area MS Huntingdon, Pennsylvania | Southside El Sch Huntingdon, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #390 of 521 | #791 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #9426 of 15,369 | #18616 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 419 | 347 |
| Enrollment | 419 | 347 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.9% | 48.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 42% |
| city | Huntingdon | Huntingdon |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southside El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.4 vs 41.8).
- •Southside El Sch does better on math proficiency (42% vs 17%).
- •Southside El Sch does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 44%).
- •Southside El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.1% vs 49.9%).
- •Huntingdon Area MS does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 12.0).
- •Huntingdon Area MS is the larger school with 419 students compared with 347.
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 Huntingdon Area MS better than Southside El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Southside El Sch ranks higher (59.4 vs 41.8 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 Huntingdon Area MS and Southside El Sch?
About 6.3 km in a straight line, between Huntingdon and Huntingdon in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Huntingdon Area MS: 419. Southside El Sch: 347. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Huntingdon Area MS and Southside El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Huntingdon Area MS is 390th of 521 and Southside El Sch is 791st of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).