Donaldson Elem Sch vs West Allegheny SHS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.5 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
West Allegheny SHS
Imperial · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,031 students
| Measure | Donaldson Elem Sch Oakdale, Pennsylvania | West Allegheny SHS Imperial, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #242 of 1,627 | #135 of 618 |
| National rank | #3424 of 50,301 | #1729 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 535 | 1,031 |
| Enrollment | 535 | 1,031 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.5% | 31.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 74% |
| city | Oakdale | Imperial |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Donaldson Elem Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.9 vs 77.1).
- •Donaldson Elem Sch does better on math proficiency (87% vs 74%).
- •West Allegheny SHS does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 85%).
- •Donaldson Elem Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.5% vs 31.6%).
- •Donaldson Elem Sch does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 18.4).
- •West Allegheny SHS is the larger school with 1,031 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 West Allegheny SHS?
On the Success Index (US), Donaldson Elem Sch ranks higher (82.9 vs 77.1 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 West Allegheny SHS?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Oakdale and Imperial in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Donaldson Elem Sch: 535. West Allegheny SHS: 1,031. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Donaldson Elem Sch and West Allegheny SHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Donaldson Elem Sch is 242nd of 1,627 and West Allegheny SHS is 135th of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).