Donegal Primary School vs Highlands El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 281 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
Highlands El Sch
Tarentum · Public elementary · Grades 1–4
559 students
| Measure | Donegal Primary School Mount Joy, Pennsylvania | Highlands El Sch Tarentum, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #873 of 1,627 | #1156 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #20744 of 50,301 | #31457 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–2 | Grades 1–4 |
| Students | 559 | 559 |
| Enrollment | 559 | 559 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49% | 104.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 56% |
| Math proficiency | – | 41% |
| city | Mount Joy | Tarentum |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Donegal Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.3 vs 40.7).
- •Donegal Primary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49% vs 104.7%).
- •Highlands El Sch does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 15.1).
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 Highlands El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Donegal Primary School ranks higher (56.3 vs 40.7 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 Highlands El Sch?
About 281 km in a straight line, between Mount Joy and Tarentum in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Donegal Primary School: 559. Highlands El Sch: 559. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Donegal Primary School and Highlands El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Donegal Primary School is 873rd of 1,627 and Highlands El Sch is 1156th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).