Octorara Area MS vs Upper Dauphin Area MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 99 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Octorara Area MS
Atglen · Public middle · Grades 7–8
304 students
Upper Dauphin Area MS
Lykens · Public middle · Grades 5–8
302 students
| Measure | Octorara Area MS Atglen, Pennsylvania | Upper Dauphin Area MS Lykens, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #24 of 521 | #319 of 521 |
| National rank | #526 of 15,369 | #7203 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 304 | 302 |
| Enrollment | 304 | 302 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 55.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 60% |
| Math proficiency | – | 30% |
| city | Atglen | Lykens |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Octorara Area MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.3 vs 52.0).
- •Octorara Area MS does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 13.1).
- •Octorara Area MS is the larger school with 304 students compared with 302.
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 Octorara Area MS better than Upper Dauphin Area MS?
On the Success Index (US), Octorara Area MS ranks higher (87.3 vs 52.0 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 Octorara Area MS and Upper Dauphin Area MS?
About 99 km in a straight line, between Atglen and Lykens in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Octorara Area MS: 304. Upper Dauphin Area MS: 302. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Octorara Area MS and Upper Dauphin Area MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Octorara Area MS is 24th of 521 and Upper Dauphin Area MS is 319th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).