Abington Heights MS vs Newton-Ransom El School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 291 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Abington Heights MS
Clarks Summit · Public middle · Grades 5–8
1,073 students
Newton-Ransom El School
Clarks Summit · Public elementary · Grades K–4
196 students
| Measure | Abington Heights MS Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania | Newton-Ransom El School Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #82 of 521 | #281 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #1523 of 15,369 | #4222 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 1,073 | 196 |
| Enrollment | 1,073 | 196 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 1.2% | 7.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 67% |
| city | Clarks Summit | Clarks Summit |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Newton-Ransom El School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.4 vs 79.7).
- •Newton-Ransom El School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 54%).
- •Abington Heights MS does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 72%).
- •Abington Heights MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (1.2% vs 7.7%).
- •Newton-Ransom El School does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 15.6).
- •Abington Heights MS is the larger school with 1,073 students compared with 196.
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 Abington Heights MS better than Newton-Ransom El School?
On the Success Index (US), Newton-Ransom El School ranks higher (81.4 vs 79.7 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 Abington Heights MS and Newton-Ransom El School?
About 291 m in a straight line, between Clarks Summit and Clarks Summit in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Abington Heights MS: 1,073. Newton-Ransom El School: 196. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Abington Heights MS and Newton-Ransom El School rank in Pennsylvania?
Abington Heights MS is 82nd of 521 and Newton-Ransom El School is 281st of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).