Meyersdale Area MS vs Salisbury-Elk Lick JSHS
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 JSHS
Salisbury · Public high · Grades 7–12
125 students
| Measure | Meyersdale Area MS Meyersdale, Pennsylvania | Salisbury-Elk Lick JSHS Salisbury, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #236 of 521 | #363 of 618 |
| National rank | #4971 of 15,369 | #6475 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 163 | 125 |
| Enrollment | 163 | 125 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.4% | 45.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 7.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 64.5% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 34.5% |
| city | Meyersdale | Salisbury |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Meyersdale Area MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.3 vs 57.4).
- •Meyersdale Area MS does better on math proficiency (43% vs 34.5%).
- •Meyersdale Area MS 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 53.4%).
- •Salisbury-Elk Lick JSHS does better on students per teacher (7.4 vs 12.5).
- •Meyersdale Area MS is the larger school with 163 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 MS better than Salisbury-Elk Lick JSHS?
On the Success Index (US), Meyersdale Area MS ranks higher (62.3 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 MS and Salisbury-Elk Lick JSHS?
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 JSHS: 125. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Meyersdale Area MS and Salisbury-Elk Lick JSHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Meyersdale Area MS is 236th of 521 and Salisbury-Elk Lick JSHS is 363rd of 618 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).