Garden Spot SHS vs Pequea Valley HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 10 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garden Spot SHS
New Holland · Public high · Grades 9–12
865 students
Pequea Valley HS
Kinzers · Public high · Grades 9–12
451 students
| Measure | Garden Spot SHS New Holland, Pennsylvania | Pequea Valley HS Kinzers, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #152 of 618 | #226 of 618 |
| National rank | #2037 of 16,910 | #3218 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 865 | 451 |
| Enrollment | 865 | 451 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.2% | 55% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 80% | 77% |
| city | New Holland | Kinzers |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garden Spot SHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.5 vs 70.4).
- •Garden Spot SHS does better on math proficiency (80% vs 77%).
- •Garden Spot SHS does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 72%).
- •Garden Spot SHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.2% vs 55%).
- •Pequea Valley HS does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 13.5).
- •Garden Spot SHS is the larger school with 865 students compared with 451.
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 Garden Spot SHS better than Pequea Valley HS?
On the Success Index (US), Garden Spot SHS ranks higher (75.5 vs 70.4 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 Garden Spot SHS and Pequea Valley HS?
About 10 km in a straight line, between New Holland and Kinzers in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garden Spot SHS: 865. Pequea Valley HS: 451. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garden Spot SHS and Pequea Valley HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Garden Spot SHS is 152nd of 618 and Pequea Valley HS is 226th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).