Council Rock HS South vs Newtown MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.7 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 MS
Newtown · Public middle · Grades 7–8
833 students
| Measure | Council Rock HS South Holland, Pennsylvania | Newtown MS Newtown, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #42 of 618 | #47 of 521 |
| National rank | #475 of 16,910 | #917 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 1,921 | 833 |
| Enrollment | 1,921 | 833 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.6% | 13.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 84% | 62% |
| city | Holland | Newtown |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Council Rock HS South scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.7 vs 83.8).
- •Council Rock HS South does better on math proficiency (84% vs 62%).
- •Council Rock HS South does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 84%).
- •Newtown MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.8% vs 17.6%).
- •Council Rock HS South does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 15.4).
- •Council Rock HS South is the larger school with 1,921 students compared with 833.
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 MS?
On the Success Index (US), Council Rock HS South ranks higher (86.7 vs 83.8 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 MS?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Holland and Newtown in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Council Rock HS South: 1,921. Newtown MS: 833. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Council Rock HS South and Newtown MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Council Rock HS South is 42nd of 618 and Newtown MS is 47th of 521 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).