Joe Walker El Sch vs McGuffey MS
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 MS
Claysville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
342 students
| Measure | Joe Walker El Sch Washington, Pennsylvania | McGuffey MS Claysville, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #646 of 1,627 | #341 of 521 |
| National rank | #13772 of 50,301 | #7947 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 199 | 342 |
| Enrollment | 199 | 342 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.8% | 51.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 24% |
| city | Washington | Claysville |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Joe Walker El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.5 vs 48.6).
- •Joe Walker El Sch does better on math proficiency (52% vs 24%).
- •Joe Walker El Sch does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 54%).
- •McGuffey MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.8% vs 52.8%).
- •Joe Walker El Sch does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 12.2).
- •McGuffey MS is the larger school with 342 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 MS?
On the Success Index (US), Joe Walker El Sch ranks higher (66.5 vs 48.6 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 Joe Walker El Sch and McGuffey MS?
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 MS: 342. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Joe Walker El Sch and McGuffey MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Joe Walker El Sch is 646th of 1,627 and McGuffey MS is 341st of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).