Mars Area Centennial Sch vs Wallenpaupack Area MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 410 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mars Area Centennial Sch
Mars · Public middle · Grades 5–6
627 students
Wallenpaupack Area MS
Hawley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
627 students
| Measure | Mars Area Centennial Sch Mars, Pennsylvania | Wallenpaupack Area MS Hawley, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #58 of 521 | #354 of 521 |
| National rank | #1071 of 15,369 | #8199 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 627 | 627 |
| Enrollment | 627 | 627 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 38% |
| city | Mars | Hawley |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mars Area Centennial Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.8 vs 47.5).
- •Mars Area Centennial Sch does better on math proficiency (63% vs 38%).
- •Mars Area Centennial Sch does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 59%).
- •Mars Area Centennial Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12% vs 99.5%).
- •Wallenpaupack Area MS does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 16.5).
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 Mars Area Centennial Sch better than Wallenpaupack Area MS?
On the Success Index (US), Mars Area Centennial Sch ranks higher (82.8 vs 47.5 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 Mars Area Centennial Sch and Wallenpaupack Area MS?
About 410 km in a straight line, between Mars and Hawley in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mars Area Centennial Sch: 627. Wallenpaupack Area MS: 627. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mars Area Centennial Sch and Wallenpaupack Area MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Mars Area Centennial Sch is 58th of 521 and Wallenpaupack Area MS is 354th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).