Donegal El Sch vs Shade Gap El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 128 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Donegal El Sch
Jones Mills · Public elementary · Grades K–3
92 students
Shade Gap El Sch
Shade Gap · Public elementary · Grades K–5
90 students
| Measure | Donegal El Sch Jones Mills, Pennsylvania | Shade Gap El Sch Shade Gap, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #906 of 1,627 | #1009 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #21794 of 50,301 | #25192 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 92 | 90 |
| Enrollment | 92 | 90 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.4% | 53.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 54.5% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 34.5% |
| city | Jones Mills | Shade Gap |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Donegal El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.8 vs 50.0).
- •Donegal El Sch does better on math proficiency (42% vs 34.5%).
- •Donegal El Sch does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 54.5%).
- •Shade Gap El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.3% vs 67.4%).
- •Shade Gap El Sch does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 13.1).
- •Donegal El Sch is the larger school with 92 students compared with 90.
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 Donegal El Sch better than Shade Gap El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Donegal El Sch ranks higher (54.8 vs 50.0 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 Donegal El Sch and Shade Gap El Sch?
About 128 km in a straight line, between Jones Mills and Shade Gap in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Donegal El Sch: 92. Shade Gap El Sch: 90. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Donegal El Sch and Shade Gap El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Donegal El Sch is 906th of 1,627 and Shade Gap El Sch is 1009th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).