Butler Area SHS vs Manheim Twp HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 317 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Butler Area SHS
Butler · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,956 students
Manheim Twp HS
Lancaster · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,953 students
| Measure | Butler Area SHS Butler, Pennsylvania | Manheim Twp HS Lancaster, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #184 of 618 | #94 of 618 |
| National rank | #2453 of 16,910 | #1264 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,956 | 1,953 |
| Enrollment | 1,956 | 1,953 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.5% | 32.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 83% |
| city | Butler | Lancaster |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Manheim Twp HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.0 vs 73.5).
- •Manheim Twp HS does better on math proficiency (83% vs 79%).
- •Manheim Twp HS does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 80%).
- •Manheim Twp HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.5% vs 41.5%).
- •Manheim Twp HS does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 17.5).
- •Butler Area SHS is the larger school with 1,956 students compared with 1,953.
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 Butler Area SHS better than Manheim Twp HS?
On the Success Index (US), Manheim Twp HS ranks higher (80.0 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 Butler Area SHS and Manheim Twp HS?
About 317 km in a straight line, between Butler and Lancaster in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Butler Area SHS: 1,956. Manheim Twp HS: 1,953. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Butler Area SHS and Manheim Twp HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Butler Area SHS is 184th of 618 and Manheim Twp HS is 94th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).