Ligonier Valley MS vs Mellon El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 156 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ligonier Valley MS
Ligonier · Public middle · Grades 6–8
268 students
Mellon El Sch
Ligonier · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
395 students
| Measure | Ligonier Valley MS Ligonier, Pennsylvania | Mellon El Sch Ligonier, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #267 of 521 | #935 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #5619 of 15,369 | #22511 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 268 | 395 |
| Enrollment | 268 | 395 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.6% | 96.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 49% |
| city | Ligonier | Ligonier |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ligonier Valley MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.4 vs 53.8).
- •Mellon El Sch does better on math proficiency (49% vs 31%).
- •Mellon El Sch does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •Ligonier Valley MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.6% vs 96.7%).
- •Ligonier Valley MS does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 13.6).
- •Mellon El Sch is the larger school with 395 students compared with 268.
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 MS better than Mellon El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Ligonier Valley MS ranks higher (59.4 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 MS and Mellon El Sch?
About 156 m in a straight line, between Ligonier and Ligonier in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ligonier Valley MS: 268. Mellon El Sch: 395. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ligonier Valley MS and Mellon El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Ligonier Valley MS is 267th of 521 and Mellon El Sch is 935th of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).