Huntingdon Area MS vs Juniata Valley JSHS
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 JSHS
Alexandria · Public high · Grades 6–12
374 students
| Measure | Huntingdon Area MS Huntingdon, Pennsylvania | Juniata Valley JSHS Alexandria, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #390 of 521 | #400 of 618 |
| National rank | #9426 of 15,369 | #7445 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 419 | 374 |
| Enrollment | 419 | 374 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.9% | 54% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 33% |
| city | Huntingdon | Alexandria |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Juniata Valley JSHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.5 vs 41.8).
- •Juniata Valley JSHS does better on math proficiency (33% vs 17%).
- •Juniata Valley JSHS does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 44%).
- •Huntingdon Area MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.9% vs 54%).
- •Juniata Valley JSHS does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 11.6).
- •Huntingdon Area MS is the larger school with 419 students compared with 374.
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 JSHS?
On the Success Index (US), Juniata Valley JSHS ranks higher (53.5 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 JSHS?
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 JSHS: 374. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Huntingdon Area MS and Juniata Valley JSHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Huntingdon Area MS is 390th of 521 and Juniata Valley JSHS is 400th of 618 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).