Mechanicsburg MS vs Northern MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 10 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mechanicsburg MS
Mechanicsburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,112 students
Northern MS
Dillsburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
757 students
| Measure | Mechanicsburg MS Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania | Northern MS Dillsburg, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #148 of 521 | #204 of 521 |
| National rank | #3261 of 15,369 | #4220 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,112 | 757 |
| Enrollment | 1,112 | 757 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.7% | 29.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 37% |
| city | Mechanicsburg | Dillsburg |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mechanicsburg MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.4 vs 65.8).
- •Mechanicsburg MS does better on math proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Mechanicsburg MS does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 71%).
- •Northern MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.1% vs 39.7%).
- •Mechanicsburg MS does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 14.8).
- •Mechanicsburg MS is the larger school with 1,112 students compared with 757.
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 Mechanicsburg MS better than Northern MS?
On the Success Index (US), Mechanicsburg MS ranks higher (70.4 vs 65.8 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 Mechanicsburg MS and Northern MS?
About 10 km in a straight line, between Mechanicsburg and Dillsburg in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mechanicsburg MS: 1,112. Northern MS: 757. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mechanicsburg MS and Northern MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Mechanicsburg MS is 148th of 521 and Northern MS is 204th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).