Columbia HS vs Donegal JHS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 5.4 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 JHS
Mount Joy · Public middle · Grades 7–8
419 students
| Measure | Columbia HS Columbia, Pennsylvania | Donegal JHS Mount Joy, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #397 of 618 | #265 of 521 |
| National rank | #7392 of 16,910 | #5566 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 397 | 419 |
| Enrollment | 397 | 419 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 53.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 42% |
| city | Columbia | Mount Joy |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Donegal JHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.6 vs 53.7).
- •Donegal JHS does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 57%).
- •Donegal JHS does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 14.7).
- •Donegal JHS is the larger school with 419 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 JHS?
On the Success Index (US), Donegal JHS ranks higher (59.6 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 JHS?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Mount Joy in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia HS: 397. Donegal JHS: 419. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia HS and Donegal JHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Columbia HS is 397th of 618 and Donegal JHS is 265th of 521 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).