Donegal HS vs Downingtown STEM Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 69 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Donegal HS
Mount Joy · Public high · Grades 9–12
955 students
Downingtown STEM Academy
Downingtown · Public high · Grades 9–12
962 students
| Measure | Donegal HS Mount Joy, Pennsylvania | Downingtown STEM Academy Downingtown, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 93 Top 5% |
| State rank | #246 of 618 | #3 of 618 |
| National rank | #3728 of 16,910 | #101 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 955 | 962 |
| Enrollment | 955 | 962 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.5% | 5.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 99.5% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 99.5% |
| city | Mount Joy | Downingtown |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Downingtown STEM Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.9 vs 68.3).
- •Downingtown STEM Academy does better on math proficiency (99.5% vs 68%).
- •Downingtown STEM Academy does better on reading proficiency (99.5% vs 74%).
- •Downingtown STEM Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (5.7% vs 45.5%).
- •Downingtown STEM Academy does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 16.8).
- •Downingtown STEM Academy is the larger school with 962 students compared with 955.
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 HS better than Downingtown STEM Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Downingtown STEM Academy ranks higher (92.9 vs 68.3 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 HS and Downingtown STEM Academy?
About 69 km in a straight line, between Mount Joy and Downingtown in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Donegal HS: 955. Downingtown STEM Academy: 962. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Donegal HS and Downingtown STEM Academy rank in Pennsylvania?
Donegal HS is 246th of 618 and Downingtown STEM Academy is 3rd of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).