Danville Area MS vs Kiski Area IHS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 254 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
Kiski Area IHS
Vandergrift · Public middle · Grades 7–8
518 students
| Measure | Danville Area MS Danville, Pennsylvania | Kiski Area IHS Vandergrift, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #123 of 521 | #346 of 521 |
| National rank | #2537 of 15,369 | #8039 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 518 | 518 |
| Enrollment | 518 | 518 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.5% | 78.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 40% |
| city | Danville | Vandergrift |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Danville Area MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.0 vs 48.2).
- •Danville Area MS does better on math proficiency (52% vs 40%).
- •Danville Area MS does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 69%).
- •Danville Area MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.5% vs 78.8%).
- •Danville Area MS does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 18.5).
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 Kiski Area IHS?
On the Success Index (US), Danville Area MS ranks higher (74.0 vs 48.2 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 Kiski Area IHS?
About 254 km in a straight line, between Danville and Vandergrift in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Danville Area MS: 518. Kiski Area IHS: 518. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Danville Area MS and Kiski Area IHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Danville Area MS is 123rd of 521 and Kiski Area IHS is 346th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).