Derry Area MS vs Derry Area SHS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 140 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Derry Area MS
Derry · Public middle · Grades 6–8
440 students
Derry Area SHS
Derry · Public high · Grades 9–12
598 students
| Measure | Derry Area MS Derry, Pennsylvania | Derry Area SHS Derry, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #314 of 521 | #303 of 618 |
| National rank | #7143 of 15,369 | #5281 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 440 | 598 |
| Enrollment | 440 | 598 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.7% | 98.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 72% |
| city | Derry | Derry |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Derry Area SHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.0 vs 52.2).
- •Derry Area SHS does better on math proficiency (72% vs 40%).
- •Derry Area SHS does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 66%).
- •Derry Area MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.7% vs 98.3%).
- •Derry Area MS does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 13.3).
- •Derry Area SHS is the larger school with 598 students compared with 440.
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 Derry Area MS better than Derry Area SHS?
On the Success Index (US), Derry Area SHS ranks higher (62.0 vs 52.2 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 Derry Area MS and Derry Area SHS?
About 140 m in a straight line, between Derry and Derry in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Derry Area MS: 440. Derry Area SHS: 598. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Derry Area MS and Derry Area SHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Derry Area MS is 314th of 521 and Derry Area SHS is 303rd of 618 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).