Danville Area MS vs Liberty-Valley El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 4.3 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
Liberty-Valley El Sch
Danville · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
491 students
| Measure | Danville Area MS Danville, Pennsylvania | Liberty-Valley El Sch Danville, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #123 of 521 | #338 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #2537 of 15,369 | #5676 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 518 | 491 |
| Enrollment | 518 | 491 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.5% | 40.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 67% |
| city | Danville | Danville |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Liberty-Valley El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.8 vs 74.0).
- •Liberty-Valley El Sch does better on math proficiency (67% vs 52%).
- •Liberty-Valley El Sch does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 71%).
- •Danville Area MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.5% vs 40.7%).
- •Liberty-Valley El Sch does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 13.6).
- •Danville Area MS is the larger school with 518 students compared with 491.
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 Liberty-Valley El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Liberty-Valley El Sch ranks higher (78.8 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 Liberty-Valley El Sch?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Danville and Danville in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Danville Area MS: 518. Liberty-Valley El Sch: 491. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Danville Area MS and Liberty-Valley El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Danville Area MS is 123rd of 521 and Liberty-Valley El Sch is 338th of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).