Elk Valley El Sch vs Girard HS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 934 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elk Valley El Sch
Lake City · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
526 students
Girard HS
Girard · Public high · Grades 9–12
477 students
| Measure | Elk Valley El Sch Lake City, Pennsylvania | Girard HS Girard, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #661 of 1,627 | #333 of 618 |
| National rank | #14096 of 50,301 | #5898 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 526 | 477 |
| Enrollment | 526 | 477 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 105.1% | 105.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 72% |
| city | Lake City | Girard |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elk Valley El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.0 vs 59.6).
- •Elk Valley El Sch does better on math proficiency (74% vs 72%).
- •Girard HS does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 73%).
- •Elk Valley El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (105.1% vs 105.9%).
- •Elk Valley El Sch does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 14.9).
- •Elk Valley El Sch is the larger school with 526 students compared with 477.
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 Elk Valley El Sch better than Girard HS?
On the Success Index (US), Elk Valley El Sch ranks higher (66.0 vs 59.6 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 Elk Valley El Sch and Girard HS?
About 934 m in a straight line, between Lake City and Girard in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elk Valley El Sch: 526. Girard HS: 477. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elk Valley El Sch and Girard HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Elk Valley El Sch is 661st of 1,627 and Girard HS is 333rd of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).