Donegal JHS vs Huntingdon Area MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 135 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
Huntingdon Area MS
Huntingdon · Public middle · Grades 6–8
419 students
| Measure | Donegal JHS Mount Joy, Pennsylvania | Huntingdon Area MS Huntingdon, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #265 of 521 | #390 of 521 |
| National rank | #5566 of 15,369 | #9426 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 419 | 419 |
| Enrollment | 419 | 419 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.7% | 49.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 17% |
| city | Mount Joy | Huntingdon |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Donegal JHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.6 vs 41.8).
- •Donegal JHS does better on math proficiency (42% vs 17%).
- •Donegal JHS does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 44%).
- •Huntingdon Area MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.9% vs 53.7%).
- •Huntingdon Area MS does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 14.0).
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 Huntingdon Area MS?
On the Success Index (US), Donegal JHS ranks higher (59.6 vs 41.8 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 Huntingdon Area MS?
About 135 km in a straight line, between Mount Joy and Huntingdon in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Donegal JHS: 419. Huntingdon Area MS: 419. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Donegal JHS and Huntingdon Area MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Donegal JHS is 265th of 521 and Huntingdon Area MS is 390th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).