Great Valley 5/6 Center vs Great Valley MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Great Valley 5/6 Center
Malvern · Public middle · Grades 5–6
756 students
Great Valley MS
Malvern · Public middle · Grades 7–8
754 students
| Measure | Great Valley 5/6 Center Malvern, Pennsylvania | Great Valley MS Malvern, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #352 of 521 | #39 of 521 |
| National rank | #8168 of 15,369 | #733 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 756 | 754 |
| Enrollment | 756 | 754 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 32.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 84% |
| Math proficiency | – | 66% |
| city | Malvern | Malvern |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Great Valley MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.2 vs 47.6).
- •Great Valley MS does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 15.1).
- •Great Valley 5/6 Center is the larger school with 756 students compared with 754.
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 Great Valley 5/6 Center better than Great Valley MS?
On the Success Index (US), Great Valley MS ranks higher (85.2 vs 47.6 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 Great Valley 5/6 Center and Great Valley MS?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Malvern and Malvern in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Great Valley 5/6 Center: 756. Great Valley MS: 754. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Great Valley 5/6 Center and Great Valley MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Great Valley 5/6 Center is 352nd of 521 and Great Valley MS is 39th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).