Panther Valley El Sch vs Weatherly Area MS
A head-to-head comparison of two 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 MS
Weatherly · Public middle · Grades 6–8
172 students
| Measure | Panther Valley El Sch Nesquehoning, Pennsylvania | Weatherly Area MS Weatherly, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1335 of 1,627 | #252 of 521 |
| National rank | #39539 of 50,301 | #5242 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 556 | 172 |
| Enrollment | 556 | 172 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 109.9% | 49.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 42% |
| city | Nesquehoning | Weatherly |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Weatherly Area MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.1 vs 28.5).
- •Weatherly Area MS does better on math proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Weatherly Area MS does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 47%).
- •Weatherly Area MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.4% vs 109.9%).
- •Panther Valley El Sch does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 17.2).
- •Panther Valley El Sch is the larger school with 556 students compared with 172.
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 MS?
On the Success Index (US), Weatherly Area MS ranks higher (61.1 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 MS?
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 MS: 172. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Panther Valley El Sch and Weatherly Area MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Panther Valley El Sch is 1335th of 1,627 and Weatherly Area MS is 252nd of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).