East Derry El Sch vs Mifflin Co JHS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 5.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Derry El Sch
Lewistown · Public elementary · Grades K–3
261 students
Mifflin Co JHS
Lewistown · Public other · Grades 8–9
678 students
| Measure | East Derry El Sch Lewistown, Pennsylvania | Mifflin Co JHS Lewistown, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #992 of 1,627 | – |
| National rank | #24449 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades 8–9 |
| Students | 261 | 678 |
| Enrollment | 261 | 678 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 106.9% | 63.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 24% |
| city | Lewistown | Lewistown |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Derry El Sch does better on math proficiency (47% vs 24%).
- •East Derry El Sch does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 52%).
- •Mifflin Co JHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.6% vs 106.9%).
- •East Derry El Sch does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 12.6).
- •Mifflin Co JHS is the larger school with 678 students compared with 261.
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 East Derry El Sch better than Mifflin Co JHS?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are East Derry El Sch and Mifflin Co JHS?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Lewistown and Lewistown in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Derry El Sch: 261. Mifflin Co JHS: 678. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Derry El Sch and Mifflin Co JHS rank in Pennsylvania?
East Derry El Sch is 992nd of 1,627 and Mifflin Co JHS is unranked among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).