Smith MS vs Southern Columbia MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 116 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Smith MS
Quarryville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
367 students
Southern Columbia MS
Catawissa · Public middle · Grades 5–8
367 students
| Measure | Smith MS Quarryville, Pennsylvania | Southern Columbia MS Catawissa, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #272 of 521 | #133 of 521 |
| National rank | #5712 of 15,369 | #2800 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 367 | 367 |
| Enrollment | 367 | 367 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48% | 38.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 50% |
| city | Quarryville | Catawissa |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southern Columbia MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.7 vs 59.0).
- •Southern Columbia MS does better on math proficiency (50% vs 33%).
- •Southern Columbia MS does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 60%).
- •Southern Columbia MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.1% vs 48%).
- •Smith MS does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 13.6).
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 Smith MS better than Southern Columbia MS?
On the Success Index (US), Southern Columbia MS ranks higher (72.7 vs 59.0 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 Smith MS and Southern Columbia MS?
About 116 km in a straight line, between Quarryville and Catawissa in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Smith MS: 367. Southern Columbia MS: 367. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Smith MS and Southern Columbia MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Smith MS is 272nd of 521 and Southern Columbia MS is 133rd of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).