Marion Center Area JR/SR HS vs South Park SHS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 95 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
South Park SHS
South Park · Public high · Grades 9–12
553 students
| Measure | Marion Center Area JR/SR HS Marion Center, Pennsylvania | South Park SHS South Park, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 84 Top 5% |
| State rank | #374 of 618 | #70 of 618 |
| National rank | #6708 of 16,910 | #804 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 550 | 553 |
| Enrollment | 550 | 553 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.2% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 82% |
| city | Marion Center | South Park |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Park SHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.7 vs 56.4).
- •South Park SHS does better on math proficiency (82% vs 40%).
- •South Park SHS does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 62%).
- •South Park SHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30% vs 52.2%).
- •Marion Center Area JR/SR HS does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 13.2).
- •South Park SHS is the larger school with 553 students compared with 550.
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 South Park SHS?
On the Success Index (US), South Park SHS ranks higher (83.7 vs 56.4 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 South Park SHS?
About 95 km in a straight line, between Marion Center and South Park in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Marion Center Area JR/SR HS: 550. South Park SHS: 553. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Marion Center Area JR/SR HS and South Park SHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Marion Center Area JR/SR HS is 374th of 618 and South Park SHS is 70th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).