Marple Newtown SHS vs Peters Twp HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 403 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
Peters Twp HS
McMurray · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,267 students
| Measure | Marple Newtown SHS Newtown Square, Pennsylvania | Peters Twp HS McMurray, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #97 of 618 | #10 of 618 |
| National rank | #1283 of 16,910 | #245 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,266 | 1,267 |
| Enrollment | 1,266 | 1,267 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.5% | 11.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 96% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 94% |
| city | Newtown Square | McMurray |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Peters Twp HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.9 vs 79.9).
- •Peters Twp HS does better on math proficiency (94% vs 71%).
- •Peters Twp HS does better on reading proficiency (96% vs 82%).
- •Peters Twp HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.1% vs 27.5%).
- •Marple Newtown SHS does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 15.3).
- •Peters Twp HS is the larger school with 1,267 students compared with 1,266.
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 Peters Twp HS?
On the Success Index (US), Peters Twp HS ranks higher (89.9 vs 79.9 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 Peters Twp HS?
About 403 km in a straight line, between Newtown Square and McMurray in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Marple Newtown SHS: 1,266. Peters Twp HS: 1,267. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Marple Newtown SHS and Peters Twp HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Marple Newtown SHS is 97th of 618 and Peters Twp HS is 10th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).