Hollidaysburg Area JHS vs Pleasant Valley 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.
Hollidaysburg Area JHS
Hollidaysburg · Public middle · Grades 7–9
756 students
Pleasant Valley El Sch
Altoona · Public elementary · Grades K–5
439 students
| Measure | Hollidaysburg Area JHS Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania | Pleasant Valley El Sch Altoona, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #200 of 521 | #1128 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #4111 of 15,369 | #30509 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–9 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 756 | 439 |
| Enrollment | 756 | 439 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.7% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 46% |
| city | Hollidaysburg | Altoona |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hollidaysburg Area JHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.4 vs 42.2).
- •Hollidaysburg Area JHS does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 48%).
- •Hollidaysburg Area JHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.7% vs 99.3%).
- •Pleasant Valley El Sch does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 13.5).
- •Hollidaysburg Area JHS is the larger school with 756 students compared with 439.
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 Hollidaysburg Area JHS better than Pleasant Valley El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Hollidaysburg Area JHS ranks higher (66.4 vs 42.2 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 Hollidaysburg Area JHS and Pleasant Valley El Sch?
About 6.4 km in a straight line, between Hollidaysburg and Altoona in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hollidaysburg Area JHS: 756. Pleasant Valley El Sch: 439. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hollidaysburg Area JHS and Pleasant Valley El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Hollidaysburg Area JHS is 200th of 521 and Pleasant Valley El Sch is 1128th of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).