Boiling Springs HS vs Carlisle Area HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 8.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Boiling Springs HS
Boiling Springs · Public high · Grades 9–12
707 students
Carlisle Area HS
Carlisle · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,559 students
| Measure | Boiling Springs HS Boiling Springs, Pennsylvania | Carlisle Area HS Carlisle, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 10% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #110 of 618 | #185 of 618 |
| National rank | #1423 of 16,910 | #2454 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 707 | 1,559 |
| Enrollment | 707 | 1,559 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.5% | 45.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 67% |
| city | Boiling Springs | Carlisle |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Boiling Springs HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.0 vs 73.5).
- •Boiling Springs HS does better on math proficiency (77% vs 67%).
- •Carlisle Area HS does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 72%).
- •Boiling Springs HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.5% vs 45.2%).
- •Boiling Springs HS does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 14.2).
- •Carlisle Area HS is the larger school with 1,559 students compared with 707.
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 Boiling Springs HS better than Carlisle Area HS?
On the Success Index (US), Boiling Springs HS ranks higher (79.0 vs 73.5 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 Boiling Springs HS and Carlisle Area HS?
About 8.5 km in a straight line, between Boiling Springs and Carlisle in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Boiling Springs HS: 707. Carlisle Area HS: 1,559. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Boiling Springs HS and Carlisle Area HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Boiling Springs HS is 110th of 618 and Carlisle Area HS is 185th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).