Donegal Primary School vs Farmdale El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 5.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Donegal Primary School
Mount Joy · Public elementary · Grades K–2
559 students
Farmdale El Sch
Mount Joy · Public elementary · Grades K–6
489 students
| Measure | Donegal Primary School Mount Joy, Pennsylvania | Farmdale El Sch Mount Joy, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #873 of 1,627 | #817 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #20744 of 50,301 | #19353 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–2 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 559 | 489 |
| Enrollment | 559 | 489 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49% | 99.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 75% |
| Math proficiency | – | 60% |
| city | Mount Joy | Mount Joy |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Farmdale El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.3 vs 56.3).
- •Donegal Primary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49% vs 99.4%).
- •Farmdale El Sch does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 15.1).
- •Donegal Primary School is the larger school with 559 students compared with 489.
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 Primary School better than Farmdale El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Farmdale El Sch ranks higher (58.3 vs 56.3 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 Primary School and Farmdale El Sch?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Mount Joy and Mount Joy in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Donegal Primary School: 559. Farmdale El Sch: 489. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Donegal Primary School and Farmdale El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Donegal Primary School is 873rd of 1,627 and Farmdale El Sch is 817th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).