Danville Area SHS vs Penns Valley Area JSHS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 79 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Danville Area SHS
Danville · Public high · Grades 9–12
635 students
Penns Valley Area JSHS
Spring Mills · Public high · Grades 7–12
632 students
| Measure | Danville Area SHS Danville, Pennsylvania | Penns Valley Area JSHS Spring Mills, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #87 of 618 | #216 of 618 |
| National rank | #1217 of 16,910 | #3026 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 635 | 632 |
| Enrollment | 635 | 632 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.6% | 39.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 53% |
| city | Danville | Spring Mills |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Danville Area SHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.3 vs 71.1).
- •Danville Area SHS does better on math proficiency (77% vs 53%).
- •Danville Area SHS does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 75%).
- •Danville Area SHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.6% vs 39.9%).
- •Penns Valley Area JSHS does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 16.3).
- •Danville Area SHS is the larger school with 635 students compared with 632.
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 SHS better than Penns Valley Area JSHS?
On the Success Index (US), Danville Area SHS ranks higher (80.3 vs 71.1 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 SHS and Penns Valley Area JSHS?
About 79 km in a straight line, between Danville and Spring Mills in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Danville Area SHS: 635. Penns Valley Area JSHS: 632. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Danville Area SHS and Penns Valley Area JSHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Danville Area SHS is 87th of 618 and Penns Valley Area JSHS is 216th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).