Meyersdale Area El Sch vs Salisbury-Elk Lick JSHS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 6.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Meyersdale Area El Sch
Meyersdale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
338 students
Salisbury-Elk Lick JSHS
Salisbury · Public high · Grades 7–12
125 students
| Measure | Meyersdale Area El Sch Meyersdale, Pennsylvania | Salisbury-Elk Lick JSHS Salisbury, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #606 of 1,627 | #363 of 618 |
| National rank | #12372 of 50,301 | #6475 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 338 | 125 |
| Enrollment | 338 | 125 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.3% | 45.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 7.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 64.5% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 34.5% |
| city | Meyersdale | Salisbury |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Meyersdale Area El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.5 vs 57.4).
- •Meyersdale Area El Sch does better on math proficiency (52% vs 34.5%).
- •Meyersdale Area El Sch does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 64.5%).
- •Salisbury-Elk Lick JSHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.6% vs 53.3%).
- •Salisbury-Elk Lick JSHS does better on students per teacher (7.4 vs 11.3).
- •Meyersdale Area El Sch is the larger school with 338 students compared with 125.
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 Meyersdale Area El Sch better than Salisbury-Elk Lick JSHS?
On the Success Index (US), Meyersdale Area El Sch ranks higher (68.5 vs 57.4 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 Meyersdale Area El Sch and Salisbury-Elk Lick JSHS?
About 6.4 km in a straight line, between Meyersdale and Salisbury in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Meyersdale Area El Sch: 338. Salisbury-Elk Lick JSHS: 125. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Meyersdale Area El Sch and Salisbury-Elk Lick JSHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Meyersdale Area El Sch is 606th of 1,627 and Salisbury-Elk Lick JSHS is 363rd of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).