Brandywine Heights Intrmd/MS vs Panther Valley Intermediate Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 40 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brandywine Heights Intrmd/MS
Topton · Public middle · Grades 4–8
460 students
Panther Valley Intermediate Sch
Lansford · Public middle · Grades 4–6
458 students
| Measure | Brandywine Heights Intrmd/MS Topton, Pennsylvania | Panther Valley Intermediate Sch Lansford, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #140 of 521 | #475 of 521 |
| National rank | #2995 of 15,369 | #13255 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 4–8 | Grades 4–6 |
| Students | 460 | 458 |
| Enrollment | 460 | 458 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35% | 98% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 19% |
| city | Topton | Lansford |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brandywine Heights Intrmd/MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.6 vs 22.9).
- •Brandywine Heights Intrmd/MS does better on math proficiency (43% vs 19%).
- •Brandywine Heights Intrmd/MS does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 44%).
- •Brandywine Heights Intrmd/MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35% vs 98%).
- •Brandywine Heights Intrmd/MS does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 17.0).
- •Brandywine Heights Intrmd/MS is the larger school with 460 students compared with 458.
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 Brandywine Heights Intrmd/MS better than Panther Valley Intermediate Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Brandywine Heights Intrmd/MS ranks higher (71.6 vs 22.9 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 Brandywine Heights Intrmd/MS and Panther Valley Intermediate Sch?
About 40 km in a straight line, between Topton and Lansford in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brandywine Heights Intrmd/MS: 460. Panther Valley Intermediate Sch: 458. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brandywine Heights Intrmd/MS and Panther Valley Intermediate Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Brandywine Heights Intrmd/MS is 140th of 521 and Panther Valley Intermediate Sch is 475th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).