Marple Newtown SHS vs Paxon Hollow MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marple Newtown SHS
Newtown Square · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,266 students
Paxon Hollow MS
Broomall · Public middle · Grades 6–8
868 students
| Measure | Marple Newtown SHS Newtown Square, Pennsylvania | Paxon Hollow MS Broomall, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #97 of 618 | #102 of 521 |
| National rank | #1283 of 16,910 | #1944 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,266 | 868 |
| Enrollment | 1,266 | 868 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.5% | 28.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 51% |
| city | Newtown Square | Broomall |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Marple Newtown SHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.9 vs 77.3).
- •Marple Newtown SHS does better on math proficiency (71% vs 51%).
- •Marple Newtown SHS does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 79%).
- •Marple Newtown SHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.5% vs 28.8%).
- •Paxon Hollow MS does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 15.1).
- •Marple Newtown SHS is the larger school with 1,266 students compared with 868.
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 Marple Newtown SHS better than Paxon Hollow MS?
On the Success Index (US), Marple Newtown SHS ranks higher (79.9 vs 77.3 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 Marple Newtown SHS and Paxon Hollow MS?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Newtown Square and Broomall in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Marple Newtown SHS: 1,266. Paxon Hollow MS: 868. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Marple Newtown SHS and Paxon Hollow MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Marple Newtown SHS is 97th of 618 and Paxon Hollow MS is 102nd of 521 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).