Middle Paxton El Sch vs Susquenita MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 6.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Middle Paxton El Sch
Dauphin · Public elementary · Grades K–5
289 students
Susquenita MS
Duncannon · Public middle · Grades 5–8
562 students
| Measure | Middle Paxton El Sch Dauphin, Pennsylvania | Susquenita MS Duncannon, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #361 of 1,627 | #320 of 521 |
| National rank | #6097 of 50,301 | #7225 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 289 | 562 |
| Enrollment | 289 | 562 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.4% | 43.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 30% |
| city | Dauphin | Duncannon |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Middle Paxton El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.1 vs 51.9).
- •Middle Paxton El Sch does better on math proficiency (67% vs 30%).
- •Middle Paxton El Sch does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 56%).
- •Middle Paxton El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.4% vs 43.2%).
- •Susquenita MS does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 14.5).
- •Susquenita MS is the larger school with 562 students compared with 289.
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 Middle Paxton El Sch better than Susquenita MS?
On the Success Index (US), Middle Paxton El Sch ranks higher (78.1 vs 51.9 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 Middle Paxton El Sch and Susquenita MS?
About 6.5 km in a straight line, between Dauphin and Duncannon in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Middle Paxton El Sch: 289. Susquenita MS: 562. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Middle Paxton El Sch and Susquenita MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Middle Paxton El Sch is 361st of 1,627 and Susquenita MS is 320th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).