Peters Twp HS vs Pleasant Valley El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Peters Twp HS
McMurray · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,267 students
Pleasant Valley El Sch
McMurray · Public elementary · Grades K–3
495 students
| Measure | Peters Twp HS McMurray, Pennsylvania | Pleasant Valley El Sch McMurray, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 90 Top 5% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #10 of 618 | #104 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #245 of 16,910 | #1404 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 1,267 | 495 |
| Enrollment | 1,267 | 495 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.1% | 11.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 96% | 97.5% |
| Math proficiency | 94% | 92% |
| city | McMurray | McMurray |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Peters Twp HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.9 vs 87.7).
- •Peters Twp HS does better on math proficiency (94% vs 92%).
- •Pleasant Valley El Sch does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 96%).
- •Peters Twp HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.1% vs 11.5%).
- •Peters Twp HS does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 17.1).
- •Peters Twp HS is the larger school with 1,267 students compared with 495.
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 Peters Twp HS better than Pleasant Valley El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Peters Twp HS ranks higher (89.9 vs 87.7 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 Peters Twp HS and Pleasant Valley El Sch?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between McMurray and McMurray in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Peters Twp HS: 1,267. Pleasant Valley El Sch: 495. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Peters Twp HS and Pleasant Valley El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Peters Twp HS is 10th of 618 and Pleasant Valley El Sch is 104th of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).