James Buchanan MS vs Middletown Area MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 106 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Buchanan MS
Mercersburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
535 students
Middletown Area MS
Middletown · Public middle · Grades 6–8
534 students
| Measure | James Buchanan MS Mercersburg, Pennsylvania | Middletown Area MS Middletown, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #392 of 521 | #299 of 521 |
| National rank | #9557 of 15,369 | #6529 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 535 | 534 |
| Enrollment | 535 | 534 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 103.6% | 60.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 38% |
| city | Mercersburg | Middletown |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Middletown Area MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.2 vs 41.2).
- •Middletown Area MS does better on math proficiency (38% vs 31%).
- •James Buchanan MS does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Middletown Area MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.7% vs 103.6%).
- •Middletown Area MS does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 13.0).
- •James Buchanan MS is the larger school with 535 students compared with 534.
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 James Buchanan MS better than Middletown Area MS?
On the Success Index (US), Middletown Area MS ranks higher (55.2 vs 41.2 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 James Buchanan MS and Middletown Area MS?
About 106 km in a straight line, between Mercersburg and Middletown in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Buchanan MS: 535. Middletown Area MS: 534. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Buchanan MS and Middletown Area MS rank in Pennsylvania?
James Buchanan MS is 392nd of 521 and Middletown Area MS is 299th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).