Selinsgrove Area MS vs Shikellamy MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 12 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Selinsgrove Area MS
Selinsgrove · Public middle · Grades 6–8
532 students
Shikellamy MS
Northumberland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
588 students
| Measure | Selinsgrove Area MS Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania | Shikellamy MS Northumberland, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #177 of 521 | #428 of 521 |
| National rank | #3722 of 15,369 | #11258 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 532 | 588 |
| Enrollment | 532 | 588 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.2% | 111.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 35% |
| city | Selinsgrove | Northumberland |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Selinsgrove Area MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.3 vs 33.2).
- •Selinsgrove Area MS does better on math proficiency (55% vs 35%).
- •Selinsgrove Area MS does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 56%).
- •Selinsgrove Area MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.2% vs 111.6%).
- •Selinsgrove Area MS does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 18.4).
- •Shikellamy MS is the larger school with 588 students compared with 532.
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 Selinsgrove Area MS better than Shikellamy MS?
On the Success Index (US), Selinsgrove Area MS ranks higher (68.3 vs 33.2 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 Selinsgrove Area MS and Shikellamy MS?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Selinsgrove and Northumberland in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Selinsgrove Area MS: 532. Shikellamy MS: 588. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Selinsgrove Area MS and Shikellamy MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Selinsgrove Area MS is 177th of 521 and Shikellamy MS is 428th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).