Beaver Area MS vs Central Valley HS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beaver Area MS
Beaver · Public middle · Grades 7–8
291 students
Central Valley HS
Monaca · Public high · Grades 9–12
721 students
| Measure | Beaver Area MS Beaver, Pennsylvania | Central Valley HS Monaca, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #138 of 521 | #101 of 618 |
| National rank | #2978 of 15,369 | #1310 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 291 | 721 |
| Enrollment | 291 | 721 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.8% | 36.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 82% |
| city | Beaver | Monaca |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Valley HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.7 vs 71.7).
- •Central Valley HS does better on math proficiency (82% vs 49%).
- •Central Valley HS does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 70%).
- •Beaver Area MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.8% vs 36.5%).
- •Beaver Area MS does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 15.7).
- •Central Valley HS is the larger school with 721 students compared with 291.
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 Beaver Area MS better than Central Valley HS?
On the Success Index (US), Central Valley HS ranks higher (79.7 vs 71.7 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 Beaver Area MS and Central Valley HS?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Beaver and Monaca in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beaver Area MS: 291. Central Valley HS: 721. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beaver Area MS and Central Valley HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Beaver Area MS is 138th of 521 and Central Valley HS is 101st of 618 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).