Derry Area SHS vs Ligonier Valley HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 11 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Derry Area SHS
Derry · Public high · Grades 9–12
598 students
Ligonier Valley HS
Ligonier · Public high · Grades 9–12
434 students
| Measure | Derry Area SHS Derry, Pennsylvania | Ligonier Valley HS Ligonier, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #303 of 618 | #99 of 618 |
| National rank | #5281 of 16,910 | #1299 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 598 | 434 |
| Enrollment | 598 | 434 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.3% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 82% |
| city | Derry | Ligonier |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ligonier Valley HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.8 vs 62.0).
- •Ligonier Valley HS does better on math proficiency (82% vs 72%).
- •Ligonier Valley HS does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 77%).
- •Ligonier Valley HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47% vs 98.3%).
- •Ligonier Valley HS does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 13.3).
- •Derry Area SHS is the larger school with 598 students compared with 434.
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 SHS better than Ligonier Valley HS?
On the Success Index (US), Ligonier Valley HS ranks higher (79.8 vs 62.0 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 Derry Area SHS and Ligonier Valley HS?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Derry and Ligonier in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Derry Area SHS: 598. Ligonier Valley HS: 434. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Derry Area SHS and Ligonier Valley HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Derry Area SHS is 303rd of 618 and Ligonier Valley HS is 99th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).