Big Spring HS vs Oak Flat El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.6 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
Oak Flat El Sch
Newville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
348 students
| Measure | Big Spring HS Newville, Pennsylvania | Oak Flat El Sch Newville, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #232 of 618 | #283 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #3393 of 16,910 | #4270 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 764 | 348 |
| Enrollment | 764 | 348 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39% | 51.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 72% |
| city | Newville | Newville |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oak Flat El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.3 vs 69.6).
- •Oak Flat El Sch does better on math proficiency (72% vs 59%).
- •Oak Flat El Sch does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 67%).
- •Big Spring HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39% vs 51.7%).
- •Oak Flat El Sch does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 13.6).
- •Big Spring HS is the larger school with 764 students compared with 348.
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 Oak Flat El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Oak Flat El Sch ranks higher (81.3 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 Oak Flat El Sch?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Newville and Newville in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Big Spring HS: 764. Oak Flat El Sch: 348. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Big Spring HS and Oak Flat El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Big Spring HS is 232nd of 618 and Oak Flat El Sch is 283rd of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).