James Buchanan MS vs Montgomery El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 5.8 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
Montgomery El Sch
Mercersburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
212 students
| Measure | James Buchanan MS Mercersburg, Pennsylvania | Montgomery El Sch Mercersburg, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #392 of 521 | #1033 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #9557 of 15,369 | #26247 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 535 | 212 |
| Enrollment | 535 | 212 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 103.6% | 96.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 47% |
| city | Mercersburg | Mercersburg |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Montgomery El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.4 vs 41.2).
- •Montgomery El Sch does better on math proficiency (47% vs 31%).
- •Montgomery El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.7% vs 103.6%).
- •James Buchanan MS does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 13.3).
- •James Buchanan MS is the larger school with 535 students compared with 212.
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 Montgomery El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Montgomery El Sch ranks higher (48.4 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 Montgomery El Sch?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Mercersburg and Mercersburg in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Buchanan MS: 535. Montgomery El Sch: 212. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Buchanan MS and Montgomery El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
James Buchanan MS is 392nd of 521 and Montgomery El Sch is 1033rd of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).