Derry Area MS vs Grandview El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 639 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
Grandview El Sch
Derry · Public elementary · Grades K–5
753 students
| Measure | Derry Area MS Derry, Pennsylvania | Grandview El Sch Derry, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #314 of 521 | #860 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #7143 of 15,369 | #20393 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 440 | 753 |
| Enrollment | 440 | 753 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.7% | 100.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 62% |
| city | Derry | Derry |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Grandview El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.8 vs 52.2).
- •Grandview El Sch does better on math proficiency (62% vs 40%).
- •Grandview El Sch does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 66%).
- •Derry Area MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.7% vs 100.3%).
- •Derry Area MS does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 13.0).
- •Grandview El Sch is the larger school with 753 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 Grandview El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Grandview El Sch ranks higher (56.8 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 Grandview El Sch?
About 639 m in a straight line, between Derry and Derry in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Derry Area MS: 440. Grandview El Sch: 753. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Derry Area MS and Grandview El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Derry Area MS is 314th of 521 and Grandview El Sch is 860th of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).