Big Spring HS vs Blackhawk HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 264 km 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
Blackhawk HS
Beaver Falls · Public high · Grades 9–12
763 students
| Measure | Big Spring HS Newville, Pennsylvania | Blackhawk HS Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #232 of 618 | #82 of 618 |
| National rank | #3393 of 16,910 | #1130 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 764 | 763 |
| Enrollment | 764 | 763 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39% | 33.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 82% |
| city | Newville | Beaver Falls |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blackhawk HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.9 vs 69.6).
- •Blackhawk HS does better on math proficiency (82% vs 59%).
- •Blackhawk HS does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 67%).
- •Blackhawk HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.6% vs 39%).
- •Big Spring HS does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 15.6).
- •Big Spring HS is the larger school with 764 students compared with 763.
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 Blackhawk HS?
On the Success Index (US), Blackhawk HS ranks higher (80.9 vs 69.6 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 Blackhawk HS?
About 264 km in a straight line, between Newville and Beaver Falls in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Big Spring HS: 764. Blackhawk HS: 763. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Big Spring HS and Blackhawk HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Big Spring HS is 232nd of 618 and Blackhawk HS is 82nd of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).