Great Valley 5/6 Center vs Northern MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 125 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
Northern MS
Dillsburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
757 students
| Measure | Great Valley 5/6 Center Malvern, Pennsylvania | Northern MS Dillsburg, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #352 of 521 | #204 of 521 |
| National rank | #8168 of 15,369 | #4220 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 756 | 757 |
| Enrollment | 756 | 757 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 29.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 71% |
| Math proficiency | – | 37% |
| city | Malvern | Dillsburg |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northern MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.8 vs 47.6).
- •Northern MS does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 15.1).
- •Northern MS is the larger school with 757 students compared with 756.
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 Northern MS?
On the Success Index (US), Northern MS ranks higher (65.8 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 Northern MS?
About 125 km in a straight line, between Malvern and Dillsburg in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Great Valley 5/6 Center: 756. Northern MS: 757. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Great Valley 5/6 Center and Northern MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Great Valley 5/6 Center is 352nd of 521 and Northern MS is 204th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).