Bear Creek School vs Donegal JHS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 9.0 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 JHS
Mount Joy · Public middle · Grades 7–8
419 students
| Measure | Bear Creek School Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania | Donegal JHS Mount Joy, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #580 of 1,627 | #265 of 521 |
| National rank | #11763 of 50,301 | #5566 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 750 | 419 |
| Enrollment | 750 | 419 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.9% | 53.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 42% |
| city | Elizabethtown | Mount Joy |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bear Creek School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.3 vs 59.6).
- •Bear Creek School does better on math proficiency (56% vs 42%).
- •Bear Creek School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 64%).
- •Bear Creek School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.9% vs 53.7%).
- •Donegal JHS does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 14.2).
- •Bear Creek School is the larger school with 750 students compared with 419.
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 JHS?
On the Success Index (US), Bear Creek School ranks higher (69.3 vs 59.6 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 JHS?
About 9.0 km in a straight line, between Elizabethtown and Mount Joy in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bear Creek School: 750. Donegal JHS: 419. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bear Creek School and Donegal JHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Bear Creek School is 580th of 1,627 and Donegal JHS is 265th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).