Oley Valley MS vs Swift MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 70 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oley Valley MS
Oley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
325 students
Swift MS
Quarryville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
326 students
| Measure | Oley Valley MS Oley, Pennsylvania | Swift MS Quarryville, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #120 of 521 | #293 of 521 |
| National rank | #2525 of 15,369 | #6357 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 325 | 326 |
| Enrollment | 325 | 326 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.3% | 48.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 30% |
| city | Oley | Quarryville |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oley Valley MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.1 vs 56.0).
- •Oley Valley MS does better on math proficiency (48% vs 30%).
- •Oley Valley MS does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 57%).
- •Oley Valley MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.3% vs 48.2%).
- •Swift MS does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 11.2).
- •Swift MS is the larger school with 326 students compared with 325.
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 Oley Valley MS better than Swift MS?
On the Success Index (US), Oley Valley MS ranks higher (74.1 vs 56.0 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 Oley Valley MS and Swift MS?
About 70 km in a straight line, between Oley and Quarryville in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Oley Valley MS: 325. Swift MS: 326. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Oley Valley MS and Swift MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Oley Valley MS is 120th of 521 and Swift MS is 293rd of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).