Donaldson Elem Sch vs South Fayette MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 6.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Donaldson Elem Sch
Oakdale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
535 students
South Fayette MS
McDonald · Public middle · Grades 6–8
859 students
| Measure | Donaldson Elem Sch Oakdale, Pennsylvania | South Fayette MS McDonald, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #242 of 1,627 | #23 of 521 |
| National rank | #3424 of 50,301 | #467 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 535 | 859 |
| Enrollment | 535 | 859 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.5% | 14.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 73% |
| city | Oakdale | McDonald |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Fayette MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.0 vs 82.9).
- •Donaldson Elem Sch does better on math proficiency (87% vs 73%).
- •South Fayette MS does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 85%).
- •South Fayette MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.1% vs 26.5%).
- •South Fayette MS does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 17.8).
- •South Fayette MS is the larger school with 859 students compared with 535.
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 Donaldson Elem Sch better than South Fayette MS?
On the Success Index (US), South Fayette MS ranks higher (88.0 vs 82.9 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 Donaldson Elem Sch and South Fayette MS?
About 6.8 km in a straight line, between Oakdale and McDonald in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Donaldson Elem Sch: 535. South Fayette MS: 859. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Donaldson Elem Sch and South Fayette MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Donaldson Elem Sch is 242nd of 1,627 and South Fayette MS is 23rd of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).