Panther Valley Intermediate Sch vs Weatherly Area MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 11 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Panther Valley Intermediate Sch
Lansford · Public middle · Grades 4–6
458 students
Weatherly Area MS
Weatherly · Public middle · Grades 6–8
172 students
| Measure | Panther Valley Intermediate Sch Lansford, Pennsylvania | Weatherly Area MS Weatherly, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #475 of 521 | #252 of 521 |
| National rank | #13255 of 15,369 | #5242 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 4–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 458 | 172 |
| Enrollment | 458 | 172 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98% | 49.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 42% |
| city | Lansford | Weatherly |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Weatherly Area MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.1 vs 22.9).
- •Weatherly Area MS does better on math proficiency (42% vs 19%).
- •Weatherly Area MS does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 44%).
- •Weatherly Area MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.4% vs 98%).
- •Panther Valley Intermediate Sch does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 17.2).
- •Panther Valley Intermediate Sch is the larger school with 458 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 Intermediate Sch better than Weatherly Area MS?
On the Success Index (US), Weatherly Area MS ranks higher (61.1 vs 22.9 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 Intermediate Sch and Weatherly Area MS?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Lansford and Weatherly in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Panther Valley Intermediate Sch: 458. Weatherly Area MS: 172. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Panther Valley Intermediate Sch and Weatherly Area MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Panther Valley Intermediate Sch is 475th of 521 and Weatherly Area MS is 252nd of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).