Ligonier Valley HS vs Mellon El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ligonier Valley HS
Ligonier · Public high · Grades 9–12
434 students
Mellon El Sch
Ligonier · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
395 students
| Measure | Ligonier Valley HS Ligonier, Pennsylvania | Mellon El Sch Ligonier, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #99 of 618 | #935 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #1299 of 16,910 | #22511 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 434 | 395 |
| Enrollment | 434 | 395 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47% | 96.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 49% |
| city | Ligonier | Ligonier |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ligonier Valley HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.8 vs 53.8).
- •Ligonier Valley HS does better on math proficiency (82% vs 49%).
- •Ligonier Valley HS does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 72%).
- •Ligonier Valley HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47% vs 96.7%).
- •Ligonier Valley HS does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 13.6).
- •Ligonier Valley HS is the larger school with 434 students compared with 395.
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 Ligonier Valley HS better than Mellon El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Ligonier Valley HS ranks higher (79.8 vs 53.8 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 Ligonier Valley HS and Mellon El Sch?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Ligonier and Ligonier in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ligonier Valley HS: 434. Mellon El Sch: 395. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ligonier Valley HS and Mellon El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Ligonier Valley HS is 99th of 618 and Mellon El Sch is 935th of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).