Mars Area El Sch vs Pine-Richland HS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 5.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mars Area El Sch
Mars · Public elementary · Grades 2–4
880 students
Pine-Richland HS
Gibsonia · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,449 students
| Measure | Mars Area El Sch Mars, Pennsylvania | Pine-Richland HS Gibsonia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #189 of 1,627 | #11 of 618 |
| National rank | #2491 of 50,301 | #253 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades 2–4 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 880 | 1,449 |
| Enrollment | 880 | 1,449 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.2% | 9.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 91% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 89% |
| city | Mars | Gibsonia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pine-Richland HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.8 vs 84.9).
- •Pine-Richland HS does better on math proficiency (89% vs 74%).
- •Pine-Richland HS does better on reading proficiency (91% vs 87%).
- •Pine-Richland HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.7% vs 13.2%).
- •Pine-Richland HS does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 16.0).
- •Pine-Richland HS is the larger school with 1,449 students compared with 880.
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 Mars Area El Sch better than Pine-Richland HS?
On the Success Index (US), Pine-Richland HS ranks higher (89.8 vs 84.9 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 Mars Area El Sch and Pine-Richland HS?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Mars and Gibsonia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mars Area El Sch: 880. Pine-Richland HS: 1,449. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mars Area El Sch and Pine-Richland HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Mars Area El Sch is 189th of 1,627 and Pine-Richland HS is 11th of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).