Bower Hill El Sch vs Peters Twp HS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bower Hill El Sch
Venetia · Public elementary · Grades K–3
689 students
Peters Twp HS
McMurray · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,267 students
| Measure | Bower Hill El Sch Venetia, Pennsylvania | Peters Twp HS McMurray, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #125 of 1,627 | #10 of 618 |
| National rank | #1660 of 50,301 | #245 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 689 | 1,267 |
| Enrollment | 689 | 1,267 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.2% | 11.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 97.5% | 96% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 94% |
| city | Venetia | McMurray |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Peters Twp HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.9 vs 86.9).
- •Peters Twp HS does better on math proficiency (94% vs 92%).
- •Bower Hill El Sch does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 96%).
- •Peters Twp HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.1% vs 13.2%).
- •Peters Twp HS does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 17.7).
- •Peters Twp HS is the larger school with 1,267 students compared with 689.
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 Bower Hill El Sch better than Peters Twp HS?
On the Success Index (US), Peters Twp HS ranks higher (89.9 vs 86.9 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 Bower Hill El Sch and Peters Twp HS?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Venetia and McMurray in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bower Hill El Sch: 689. Peters Twp HS: 1,267. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bower Hill El Sch and Peters Twp HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Bower Hill El Sch is 125th of 1,627 and Peters Twp HS is 10th of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).