Big Spring HS vs Elizabeth Forward SHS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 211 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
Elizabeth Forward SHS
Elizabeth · Public high · Grades 9–12
763 students
| Measure | Big Spring HS Newville, Pennsylvania | Elizabeth Forward SHS Elizabeth, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #232 of 618 | #143 of 618 |
| National rank | #3393 of 16,910 | #1823 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% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 77% |
| city | Newville | Elizabeth |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elizabeth Forward SHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.6 vs 69.6).
- •Elizabeth Forward SHS does better on math proficiency (77% vs 59%).
- •Elizabeth Forward SHS does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 67%).
- •Elizabeth Forward SHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38% vs 39%).
- •Big Spring HS does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 15.0).
- •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 Elizabeth Forward SHS?
On the Success Index (US), Elizabeth Forward SHS ranks higher (76.6 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 Elizabeth Forward SHS?
About 211 km in a straight line, between Newville and Elizabeth in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Big Spring HS: 764. Elizabeth Forward SHS: 763. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Big Spring HS and Elizabeth Forward SHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Big Spring HS is 232nd of 618 and Elizabeth Forward SHS is 143rd of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).