Emory H Markle MS vs Park Hills El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Emory H Markle MS
Hanover · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,046 students
Park Hills El Sch
Hanover · Public elementary · Grades K–5
572 students
| Measure | Emory H Markle MS Hanover, Pennsylvania | Park Hills El Sch Hanover, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #154 of 521 | #904 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #3358 of 15,369 | #21752 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,046 | 572 |
| Enrollment | 1,046 | 572 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.5% | 38.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 40% |
| city | Hanover | Hanover |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Emory H Markle MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.9 vs 54.9).
- •Emory H Markle MS does better on math proficiency (51% vs 40%).
- •Emory H Markle MS does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 57%).
- •Emory H Markle MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.5% vs 38.8%).
- •Emory H Markle MS does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 15.5).
- •Emory H Markle MS is the larger school with 1,046 students compared with 572.
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 Emory H Markle MS better than Park Hills El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Emory H Markle MS ranks higher (69.9 vs 54.9 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 Emory H Markle MS and Park Hills El Sch?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Hanover and Hanover in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Emory H Markle MS: 1,046. Park Hills El Sch: 572. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Emory H Markle MS and Park Hills El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Emory H Markle MS is 154th of 521 and Park Hills El Sch is 904th of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).