Panther Valley El Sch vs Weatherly Area El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 8.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Panther Valley El Sch
Nesquehoning · Public elementary · Grades K–3
556 students
Weatherly Area El Sch
Weatherly · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
291 students
| Measure | Panther Valley El Sch Nesquehoning, Pennsylvania | Weatherly Area El Sch Weatherly, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1335 of 1,627 | #598 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #39539 of 50,301 | #12245 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 556 | 291 |
| Enrollment | 556 | 291 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 109.9% | 66.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 72% |
| city | Nesquehoning | Weatherly |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Weatherly Area El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.7 vs 28.5).
- •Weatherly Area El Sch does better on math proficiency (72% vs 32%).
- •Weatherly Area El Sch does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 47%).
- •Weatherly Area El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.7% vs 109.9%).
- •Panther Valley El Sch does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 15.3).
- •Panther Valley El Sch is the larger school with 556 students compared with 291.
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 Panther Valley El Sch better than Weatherly Area El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Weatherly Area El Sch ranks higher (68.7 vs 28.5 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 Panther Valley El Sch and Weatherly Area El Sch?
About 8.0 km in a straight line, between Nesquehoning and Weatherly in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Panther Valley El Sch: 556. Weatherly Area El Sch: 291. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Panther Valley El Sch and Weatherly Area El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Panther Valley El Sch is 1335th of 1,627 and Weatherly Area El Sch is 598th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).