Philipsburg-Osceola Area MS vs Southern Columbia MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 146 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
Southern Columbia MS
Catawissa · Public middle · Grades 5–8
367 students
| Measure | Philipsburg-Osceola Area MS Philipsburg, Pennsylvania | Southern Columbia MS Catawissa, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #292 of 521 | #133 of 521 |
| National rank | #6351 of 15,369 | #2800 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 372 | 367 |
| Enrollment | 372 | 367 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.2% | 38.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 50% |
| city | Philipsburg | Catawissa |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southern Columbia MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.7 vs 56.0).
- •Southern Columbia MS does better on math proficiency (50% vs 39%).
- •Southern Columbia MS does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 54%).
- •Southern Columbia MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.1% vs 53.2%).
- •Philipsburg-Osceola Area MS does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 13.6).
- •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 Southern Columbia MS?
On the Success Index (US), Southern Columbia MS ranks higher (72.7 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 Southern Columbia MS?
About 146 km in a straight line, between Philipsburg and Catawissa in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Philipsburg-Osceola Area MS: 372. Southern Columbia MS: 367. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Philipsburg-Osceola Area MS and Southern Columbia MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Philipsburg-Osceola Area MS is 292nd of 521 and Southern Columbia MS is 133rd of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).