Donegal JHS vs Farmdale El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 5.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Donegal JHS
Mount Joy · Public middle · Grades 7–8
419 students
Farmdale El Sch
Mount Joy · Public elementary · Grades K–6
489 students
| Measure | Donegal JHS Mount Joy, Pennsylvania | Farmdale El Sch Mount Joy, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #265 of 521 | #817 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #5566 of 15,369 | #19353 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 419 | 489 |
| Enrollment | 419 | 489 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.7% | 99.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 60% |
| city | Mount Joy | Mount Joy |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Donegal JHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.6 vs 58.3).
- •Farmdale El Sch does better on math proficiency (60% vs 42%).
- •Farmdale El Sch does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 64%).
- •Donegal JHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.7% vs 99.4%).
- •Farmdale El Sch is the larger school with 489 students compared with 419.
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 JHS better than Farmdale El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Donegal JHS ranks higher (59.6 vs 58.3 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 JHS and Farmdale El Sch?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Mount Joy and Mount Joy in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Donegal JHS: 419. Farmdale El Sch: 489. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Donegal JHS and Farmdale El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Donegal JHS is 265th of 521 and Farmdale El Sch is 817th of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).