Furness Horace HS vs Manheim Central SHS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 109 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Furness Horace HS
Philadelphia · Public high · Grades 9–12
896 students
Manheim Central SHS
Manheim · Public high · Grades 9–12
896 students
| Measure | Furness Horace HS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Manheim Central SHS Manheim, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 79 Top 10% |
| State rank | #575 of 618 | #107 of 618 |
| National rank | #15503 of 16,910 | #1396 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 896 | 896 |
| Enrollment | 896 | 896 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.7% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 74% |
| city | Philadelphia | Manheim |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Manheim Central SHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.2 vs 18.7).
- •Manheim Central SHS does better on math proficiency (74% vs 27%).
- •Manheim Central SHS does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 27%).
- •Manheim Central SHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30% vs 91.7%).
- •Manheim Central SHS does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 19.9).
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 Furness Horace HS better than Manheim Central SHS?
On the Success Index (US), Manheim Central SHS ranks higher (79.2 vs 18.7 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 Furness Horace HS and Manheim Central SHS?
About 109 km in a straight line, between Philadelphia and Manheim in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Furness Horace HS: 896. Manheim Central SHS: 896. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Furness Horace HS and Manheim Central SHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Furness Horace HS is 575th of 618 and Manheim Central SHS is 107th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).