Harrisburg HS vs Marshall Math Science Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 317 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harrisburg HS
Harrisburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,343 students
Marshall Math Science Academy
Harrisburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
408 students
| Measure | Harrisburg HS Harrisburg, Pennsylvania | Marshall Math Science Academy Harrisburg, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #609 of 618 | #372 of 521 |
| National rank | #16630 of 16,910 | #8789 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,343 | 408 |
| Enrollment | 1,343 | 408 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 93.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 37% |
| city | Harrisburg | Harrisburg |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Marshall Math Science Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.7 vs 9.7).
- •Marshall Math Science Academy does better on math proficiency (37% vs 12%).
- •Marshall Math Science Academy does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 17%).
- •Marshall Math Science Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.1% vs 99.4%).
- •Marshall Math Science Academy does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 18.1).
- •Harrisburg HS is the larger school with 1,343 students compared with 408.
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 Harrisburg HS better than Marshall Math Science Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Marshall Math Science Academy ranks higher (44.7 vs 9.7 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 Harrisburg HS and Marshall Math Science Academy?
About 317 m in a straight line, between Harrisburg and Harrisburg in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harrisburg HS: 1,343. Marshall Math Science Academy: 408. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harrisburg HS and Marshall Math Science Academy rank in Pennsylvania?
Harrisburg HS is 609th of 618 and Marshall Math Science Academy is 372nd of 521 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).