Marion Center Area JR/SR HS vs Purchase Line JSHS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 12 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marion Center Area JR/SR HS
Marion Center · Public high · Grades 7–12
550 students
Purchase Line JSHS
Commodore · Public high · Grades 7–12
363 students
| Measure | Marion Center Area JR/SR HS Marion Center, Pennsylvania | Purchase Line JSHS Commodore, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #374 of 618 | #482 of 618 |
| National rank | #6708 of 16,910 | #10372 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 550 | 363 |
| Enrollment | 550 | 363 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.2% | 103.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 37% |
| city | Marion Center | Commodore |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Marion Center Area JR/SR HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.4 vs 42.4).
- •Marion Center Area JR/SR HS does better on math proficiency (40% vs 37%).
- •Marion Center Area JR/SR HS does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Marion Center Area JR/SR HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.2% vs 103.9%).
- •Purchase Line JSHS does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 12.5).
- •Marion Center Area JR/SR HS is the larger school with 550 students compared with 363.
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 Marion Center Area JR/SR HS better than Purchase Line JSHS?
On the Success Index (US), Marion Center Area JR/SR HS ranks higher (56.4 vs 42.4 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 Marion Center Area JR/SR HS and Purchase Line JSHS?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Marion Center and Commodore in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Marion Center Area JR/SR HS: 550. Purchase Line JSHS: 363. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Marion Center Area JR/SR HS and Purchase Line JSHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Marion Center Area JR/SR HS is 374th of 618 and Purchase Line JSHS is 482nd of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).