Garden Spot SHS vs York Suburban SHS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 56 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
York Suburban SHS
York · Public high · Grades 9–12
859 students
| Measure | Garden Spot SHS New Holland, Pennsylvania | York Suburban SHS York, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #152 of 618 | #81 of 618 |
| National rank | #2037 of 16,910 | #1057 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 865 | 859 |
| Enrollment | 865 | 859 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.2% | 43.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 88% |
| Math proficiency | 80% | 84% |
| city | New Holland | York |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •York Suburban SHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.5 vs 75.5).
- •York Suburban SHS does better on math proficiency (84% vs 80%).
- •York Suburban SHS does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 78%).
- •York Suburban SHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.9% vs 48.2%).
- •York Suburban SHS does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 13.5).
- •Garden Spot SHS is the larger school with 865 students compared with 859.
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 York Suburban SHS?
On the Success Index (US), York Suburban SHS ranks higher (81.5 vs 75.5 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 York Suburban SHS?
About 56 km in a straight line, between New Holland and York in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garden Spot SHS: 865. York Suburban SHS: 859. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garden Spot SHS and York Suburban SHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Garden Spot SHS is 152nd of 618 and York Suburban SHS is 81st of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).