Council Rock HS South vs Newtown El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 4.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Council Rock HS South
Holland · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,921 students
Newtown El Sch
Newtown · Public elementary · Grades K–6
557 students
| Measure | Council Rock HS South Holland, Pennsylvania | Newtown El Sch Newtown, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #42 of 618 | #72 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #475 of 16,910 | #943 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,921 | 557 |
| Enrollment | 1,921 | 557 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.6% | 11.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 84% | 76% |
| city | Holland | Newtown |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Newtown El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.3 vs 86.7).
- •Council Rock HS South does better on math proficiency (84% vs 76%).
- •Council Rock HS South does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 81%).
- •Newtown El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.1% vs 17.6%).
- •Newtown El Sch does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.3).
- •Council Rock HS South is the larger school with 1,921 students compared with 557.
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 South better than Newtown El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Newtown El Sch ranks higher (89.3 vs 86.7 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 South and Newtown El Sch?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Holland and Newtown in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Council Rock HS South: 1,921. Newtown El Sch: 557. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Council Rock HS South and Newtown El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Council Rock HS South is 42nd of 618 and Newtown El Sch is 72nd of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).