Donegal HS vs Elizabethtown Area SHS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 9.6 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
Elizabethtown Area SHS
Elizabethtown · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,263 students
| Measure | Donegal HS Mount Joy, Pennsylvania | Elizabethtown Area SHS Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #246 of 618 | #227 of 618 |
| National rank | #3728 of 16,910 | #3249 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 955 | 1,263 |
| Enrollment | 955 | 1,263 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.5% | 37.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 68% |
| city | Mount Joy | Elizabethtown |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elizabethtown Area SHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.2 vs 68.3).
- •Donegal HS does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 72%).
- •Elizabethtown Area SHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.9% vs 45.5%).
- •Donegal HS does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 17.1).
- •Elizabethtown Area SHS is the larger school with 1,263 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 Elizabethtown Area SHS?
On the Success Index (US), Elizabethtown Area SHS ranks higher (70.2 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 Elizabethtown Area SHS?
About 9.6 km in a straight line, between Mount Joy and Elizabethtown in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Donegal HS: 955. Elizabethtown Area SHS: 1,263. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Donegal HS and Elizabethtown Area SHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Donegal HS is 246th of 618 and Elizabethtown Area SHS is 227th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).