Big Spring HS vs Big Spring MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 566 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Big Spring HS
Newville · Public high · Grades 9–12
764 students
Big Spring MS
Newville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
550 students
| Measure | Big Spring HS Newville, Pennsylvania | Big Spring MS Newville, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #232 of 618 | #212 of 521 |
| National rank | #3393 of 16,910 | #4449 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 764 | 550 |
| Enrollment | 764 | 550 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39% | 42% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 39% |
| city | Newville | Newville |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Big Spring HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.6 vs 64.6).
- •Big Spring HS does better on math proficiency (59% vs 39%).
- •Big Spring HS does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 64%).
- •Big Spring HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39% vs 42%).
- •Big Spring MS does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 13.6).
- •Big Spring HS is the larger school with 764 students compared with 550.
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 Big Spring HS better than Big Spring MS?
On the Success Index (US), Big Spring HS ranks higher (69.6 vs 64.6 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 Big Spring HS and Big Spring MS?
About 566 m in a straight line, between Newville and Newville in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Big Spring HS: 764. Big Spring MS: 550. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Big Spring HS and Big Spring MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Big Spring HS is 232nd of 618 and Big Spring MS is 212th of 521 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).