Big Spring HS vs Springfield Twp HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 186 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
Springfield Twp HS
Erdenheim · Public high · Grades 9–12
762 students
| Measure | Big Spring HS Newville, Pennsylvania | Springfield Twp HS Erdenheim, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 84 Top 5% |
| State rank | #232 of 618 | #68 of 618 |
| National rank | #3393 of 16,910 | #789 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 764 | 762 |
| Enrollment | 764 | 762 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39% | 24.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 67% |
| city | Newville | Erdenheim |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Springfield Twp HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.8 vs 69.6).
- •Springfield Twp HS does better on math proficiency (67% vs 59%).
- •Springfield Twp HS does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 67%).
- •Springfield Twp HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.1% vs 39%).
- •Springfield Twp HS does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 13.6).
- •Big Spring HS is the larger school with 764 students compared with 762.
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 Springfield Twp HS?
On the Success Index (US), Springfield Twp HS ranks higher (83.8 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 Springfield Twp HS?
About 186 km in a straight line, between Newville and Erdenheim in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Big Spring HS: 764. Springfield Twp HS: 762. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Big Spring HS and Springfield Twp HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Big Spring HS is 232nd of 618 and Springfield Twp HS is 68th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).