Danville Area MS vs Danville Area SHS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Danville Area MS
Danville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
518 students
Danville Area SHS
Danville · Public high · Grades 9–12
635 students
| Measure | Danville Area MS Danville, Pennsylvania | Danville Area SHS Danville, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #123 of 521 | #87 of 618 |
| National rank | #2537 of 15,369 | #1217 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 518 | 635 |
| Enrollment | 518 | 635 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.5% | 30.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 77% |
| city | Danville | Danville |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Danville Area SHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.3 vs 74.0).
- •Danville Area SHS does better on math proficiency (77% vs 52%).
- •Danville Area SHS does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 71%).
- •Danville Area SHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.6% vs 35.5%).
- •Danville Area MS does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 16.3).
- •Danville Area SHS is the larger school with 635 students compared with 518.
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 Danville Area MS better than Danville Area SHS?
On the Success Index (US), Danville Area SHS ranks higher (80.3 vs 74.0 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 Danville Area MS and Danville Area SHS?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Danville and Danville in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Danville Area MS: 518. Danville Area SHS: 635. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Danville Area MS and Danville Area SHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Danville Area MS is 123rd of 521 and Danville Area SHS is 87th of 618 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).