Columbia HS vs Donegal HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 5.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbia HS
Columbia · Public high · Grades 9–12
397 students
Donegal HS
Mount Joy · Public high · Grades 9–12
955 students
| Measure | Columbia HS Columbia, Pennsylvania | Donegal HS Mount Joy, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #397 of 618 | #246 of 618 |
| National rank | #7392 of 16,910 | #3728 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 397 | 955 |
| Enrollment | 397 | 955 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 45.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 68% |
| city | Columbia | Mount Joy |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Donegal HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.3 vs 53.7).
- •Donegal HS does better on math proficiency (68% vs 42%).
- •Donegal HS does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 57%).
- •Columbia HS does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 16.8).
- •Donegal HS is the larger school with 955 students compared with 397.
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 Columbia HS better than Donegal HS?
On the Success Index (US), Donegal HS ranks higher (68.3 vs 53.7 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 Columbia HS and Donegal HS?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Mount Joy in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia HS: 397. Donegal HS: 955. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia HS and Donegal HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Columbia HS is 397th of 618 and Donegal HS is 246th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).