Bear Creek School vs Donegal HS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 8.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bear Creek School
Elizabethtown · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
750 students
Donegal HS
Mount Joy · Public high · Grades 9–12
955 students
| Measure | Bear Creek School Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania | Donegal HS Mount Joy, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #580 of 1,627 | #246 of 618 |
| National rank | #11763 of 50,301 | #3728 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 750 | 955 |
| Enrollment | 750 | 955 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.9% | 45.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 68% |
| city | Elizabethtown | Mount Joy |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bear Creek School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.3 vs 68.3).
- •Donegal HS does better on math proficiency (68% vs 56%).
- •Donegal HS does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 72%).
- •Donegal HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.5% vs 47.9%).
- •Bear Creek School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 16.8).
- •Donegal HS is the larger school with 955 students compared with 750.
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 Bear Creek School better than Donegal HS?
On the Success Index (US), Bear Creek School ranks higher (69.3 vs 68.3 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 Bear Creek School and Donegal HS?
About 8.9 km in a straight line, between Elizabethtown and Mount Joy in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bear Creek School: 750. Donegal HS: 955. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bear Creek School and Donegal HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Bear Creek School is 580th of 1,627 and Donegal HS is 246th of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).