Meyersdale Area MS vs Salisbury-Elk Lick El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 6.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Meyersdale Area MS
Meyersdale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
163 students
Salisbury-Elk Lick El Sch
Salisbury · Public elementary · Grades K–6
130 students
| Measure | Meyersdale Area MS Meyersdale, Pennsylvania | Salisbury-Elk Lick El Sch Salisbury, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #236 of 521 | #709 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #4971 of 15,369 | #15825 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 163 | 130 |
| Enrollment | 163 | 130 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.4% | 63.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 57% |
| city | Meyersdale | Salisbury |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Salisbury-Elk Lick El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.5 vs 62.3).
- •Salisbury-Elk Lick El Sch does better on math proficiency (57% vs 43%).
- •Meyersdale Area MS does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 62%).
- •Meyersdale Area MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.4% vs 63.1%).
- •Salisbury-Elk Lick El Sch does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 12.5).
- •Meyersdale Area MS is the larger school with 163 students compared with 130.
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 MS better than Salisbury-Elk Lick El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Salisbury-Elk Lick El Sch ranks higher (63.5 vs 62.3 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 MS and Salisbury-Elk Lick El Sch?
About 6.2 km in a straight line, between Meyersdale and Salisbury in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Meyersdale Area MS: 163. Salisbury-Elk Lick El Sch: 130. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Meyersdale Area MS and Salisbury-Elk Lick El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Meyersdale Area MS is 236th of 521 and Salisbury-Elk Lick El Sch is 709th of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).