Joe Walker El Sch vs McGuffey HS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 6.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Joe Walker El Sch
Washington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
199 students
McGuffey HS
Claysville · Public high · Grades 9–12
494 students
| Measure | Joe Walker El Sch Washington, Pennsylvania | McGuffey HS Claysville, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #646 of 1,627 | #147 of 618 |
| National rank | #13772 of 50,301 | #1942 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 199 | 494 |
| Enrollment | 199 | 494 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.8% | 40.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 67% |
| city | Washington | Claysville |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McGuffey HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.0 vs 66.5).
- •McGuffey HS does better on math proficiency (67% vs 52%).
- •McGuffey HS does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 67%).
- •McGuffey HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.1% vs 52.8%).
- •Joe Walker El Sch does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 13.0).
- •McGuffey HS is the larger school with 494 students compared with 199.
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 Joe Walker El Sch better than McGuffey HS?
On the Success Index (US), McGuffey HS ranks higher (76.0 vs 66.5 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 Joe Walker El Sch and McGuffey HS?
About 6.7 km in a straight line, between Washington and Claysville in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Joe Walker El Sch: 199. McGuffey HS: 494. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Joe Walker El Sch and McGuffey HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Joe Walker El Sch is 646th of 1,627 and McGuffey HS is 147th of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).