Philipsburg-Osceola Area MS vs Smith MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 209 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Philipsburg-Osceola Area MS
Philipsburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
372 students
Smith MS
Quarryville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
367 students
| Measure | Philipsburg-Osceola Area MS Philipsburg, Pennsylvania | Smith MS Quarryville, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #292 of 521 | #272 of 521 |
| National rank | #6351 of 15,369 | #5712 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 372 | 367 |
| Enrollment | 372 | 367 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.2% | 48% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 33% |
| city | Philipsburg | Quarryville |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Smith MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.0 vs 56.0).
- •Philipsburg-Osceola Area MS does better on math proficiency (39% vs 33%).
- •Smith MS does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 54%).
- •Smith MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48% vs 53.2%).
- •Smith MS does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 12.0).
- •Philipsburg-Osceola Area MS is the larger school with 372 students compared with 367.
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 Philipsburg-Osceola Area MS better than Smith MS?
On the Success Index (US), Smith MS ranks higher (59.0 vs 56.0 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 Philipsburg-Osceola Area MS and Smith MS?
About 209 km in a straight line, between Philipsburg and Quarryville in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Philipsburg-Osceola Area MS: 372. Smith MS: 367. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Philipsburg-Osceola Area MS and Smith MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Philipsburg-Osceola Area MS is 292nd of 521 and Smith MS is 272nd of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).