Derry Area MS vs Ligonier Valley MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 13 km 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
Ligonier Valley MS
Ligonier · Public middle · Grades 6–8
268 students
| Measure | Derry Area MS Derry, Pennsylvania | Ligonier Valley MS Ligonier, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #314 of 521 | #267 of 521 |
| National rank | #7143 of 15,369 | #5619 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 440 | 268 |
| Enrollment | 440 | 268 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.7% | 46.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 31% |
| city | Derry | Ligonier |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ligonier Valley MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.4 vs 52.2).
- •Derry Area MS does better on math proficiency (40% vs 31%).
- •Ligonier Valley MS does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 66%).
- •Ligonier Valley MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.6% vs 95.7%).
- •Derry Area MS does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 12.2).
- •Derry Area MS is the larger school with 440 students compared with 268.
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 Ligonier Valley MS?
On the Success Index (US), Ligonier Valley MS ranks higher (59.4 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 Ligonier Valley MS?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Derry and Ligonier in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Derry Area MS: 440. Ligonier Valley MS: 268. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Derry Area MS and Ligonier Valley MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Derry Area MS is 314th of 521 and Ligonier Valley MS is 267th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).