Franklin Area JSHS vs Valley Grove El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 6.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Franklin Area JSHS
Franklin · Public high · Grades 6–12
942 students
Valley Grove El Sch
Franklin · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
448 students
| Measure | Franklin Area JSHS Franklin, Pennsylvania | Valley Grove El Sch Franklin, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #488 of 618 | #887 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #10603 of 16,910 | #21118 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 942 | 448 |
| Enrollment | 942 | 448 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87% | 102.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 59% |
| city | Franklin | Franklin |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Valley Grove El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.8 vs 41.4).
- •Valley Grove El Sch does better on math proficiency (59% vs 38%).
- •Valley Grove El Sch does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 61%).
- •Franklin Area JSHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87% vs 102.9%).
- •Valley Grove El Sch does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 17.4).
- •Franklin Area JSHS is the larger school with 942 students compared with 448.
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 Franklin Area JSHS better than Valley Grove El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Valley Grove El Sch ranks higher (55.8 vs 41.4 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 Franklin Area JSHS and Valley Grove El Sch?
About 6.4 km in a straight line, between Franklin and Franklin in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin Area JSHS: 942. Valley Grove El Sch: 448. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin Area JSHS and Valley Grove El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Franklin Area JSHS is 488th of 618 and Valley Grove El Sch is 887th of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).