Council Rock HS North vs Lower Merion HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 38 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Council Rock HS North
Newtown · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,674 students
Lower Merion HS
Ardmore · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,674 students
| Measure | Council Rock HS North Newtown, Pennsylvania | Lower Merion HS Ardmore, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #25 of 618 | #7 of 618 |
| National rank | #339 of 16,910 | #169 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,674 | 1,674 |
| Enrollment | 1,674 | 1,674 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13% | 21.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 95% |
| Math proficiency | 85% | 87% |
| city | Newtown | Ardmore |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lower Merion HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.4 vs 88.4).
- •Lower Merion HS does better on math proficiency (87% vs 85%).
- •Lower Merion HS does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 85%).
- •Council Rock HS North does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13% vs 21.9%).
- •Lower Merion HS does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 13.7).
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 Council Rock HS North better than Lower Merion HS?
On the Success Index (US), Lower Merion HS ranks higher (91.4 vs 88.4 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 Council Rock HS North and Lower Merion HS?
About 38 km in a straight line, between Newtown and Ardmore in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Council Rock HS North: 1,674. Lower Merion HS: 1,674. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Council Rock HS North and Lower Merion HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Council Rock HS North is 25th of 618 and Lower Merion HS is 7th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).