Donegal HS vs Franklin Area JSHS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 315 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
Franklin Area JSHS
Franklin · Public high · Grades 6–12
942 students
| Measure | Donegal HS Mount Joy, Pennsylvania | Franklin Area JSHS Franklin, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #246 of 618 | #488 of 618 |
| National rank | #3728 of 16,910 | #10603 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 955 | 942 |
| Enrollment | 955 | 942 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.5% | 87% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 38% |
| city | Mount Joy | Franklin |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Donegal HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.3 vs 41.4).
- •Donegal HS does better on math proficiency (68% vs 38%).
- •Donegal HS does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 61%).
- •Donegal HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.5% vs 87%).
- •Donegal HS does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 17.4).
- •Donegal HS is the larger school with 955 students compared with 942.
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 Franklin Area JSHS?
On the Success Index (US), Donegal HS ranks higher (68.3 vs 41.4 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 Franklin Area JSHS?
About 315 km in a straight line, between Mount Joy and Franklin in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Donegal HS: 955. Franklin Area JSHS: 942. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Donegal HS and Franklin Area JSHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Donegal HS is 246th of 618 and Franklin Area JSHS is 488th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).