Blue Ball El Sch vs Garden Spot SHS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blue Ball El Sch
East Earl · Public elementary · Grades K–6
374 students
Garden Spot SHS
New Holland · Public high · Grades 9–12
865 students
| Measure | Blue Ball El Sch East Earl, Pennsylvania | Garden Spot SHS New Holland, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #856 of 1,627 | #152 of 618 |
| National rank | #20249 of 50,301 | #2037 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 374 | 865 |
| Enrollment | 374 | 865 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.2% | 48.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 80% |
| city | East Earl | New Holland |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garden Spot SHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.5 vs 57.0).
- •Garden Spot SHS does better on math proficiency (80% vs 41%).
- •Garden Spot SHS does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 56%).
- •Garden Spot SHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.2% vs 57.2%).
- •Blue Ball El Sch does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 13.5).
- •Garden Spot SHS is the larger school with 865 students compared with 374.
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 Blue Ball El Sch better than Garden Spot SHS?
On the Success Index (US), Garden Spot SHS ranks higher (75.5 vs 57.0 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 Blue Ball El Sch and Garden Spot SHS?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between East Earl and New Holland in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blue Ball El Sch: 374. Garden Spot SHS: 865. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blue Ball El Sch and Garden Spot SHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Blue Ball El Sch is 856th of 1,627 and Garden Spot SHS is 152nd of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).