Huntingdon Area MS vs Juniata Valley El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 8.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Huntingdon Area MS
Huntingdon · Public middle · Grades 6–8
419 students
Juniata Valley El Sch
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades K–5
285 students
| Measure | Huntingdon Area MS Huntingdon, Pennsylvania | Juniata Valley El Sch Alexandria, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #390 of 521 | #843 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #9426 of 15,369 | #20000 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 419 | 285 |
| Enrollment | 419 | 285 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.9% | 62.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 9.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 42% |
| city | Huntingdon | Alexandria |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Juniata Valley El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.4 vs 41.8).
- •Juniata Valley El Sch does better on math proficiency (42% vs 17%).
- •Juniata Valley El Sch does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 44%).
- •Huntingdon Area MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.9% vs 62.1%).
- •Juniata Valley El Sch does better on students per teacher (9.2 vs 11.6).
- •Huntingdon Area MS is the larger school with 419 students compared with 285.
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 Huntingdon Area MS better than Juniata Valley El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Juniata Valley El Sch ranks higher (57.4 vs 41.8 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 Huntingdon Area MS and Juniata Valley El Sch?
About 8.5 km in a straight line, between Huntingdon and Alexandria in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Huntingdon Area MS: 419. Juniata Valley El Sch: 285. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Huntingdon Area MS and Juniata Valley El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Huntingdon Area MS is 390th of 521 and Juniata Valley El Sch is 843rd of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).