Smith MS vs Solanco HS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Smith MS
Quarryville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
367 students
Solanco HS
Quarryville · Public high · Grades 9–12
980 students
| Measure | Smith MS Quarryville, Pennsylvania | Solanco HS Quarryville, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #272 of 521 | #286 of 618 |
| National rank | #5712 of 15,369 | #4783 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 367 | 980 |
| Enrollment | 367 | 980 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48% | 43.7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 68% |
| city | Quarryville | Quarryville |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Solanco HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.0 vs 59.0).
- •Solanco HS does better on math proficiency (68% vs 33%).
- •Solanco HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.7% vs 48%).
- •Smith MS does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 16.1).
- •Solanco HS is the larger school with 980 students compared with 367.
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 Smith MS better than Solanco HS?
On the Success Index (US), Solanco HS ranks higher (64.0 vs 59.0 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 Smith MS and Solanco HS?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Quarryville and Quarryville in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Smith MS: 367. Solanco HS: 980. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Smith MS and Solanco HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Smith MS is 272nd of 521 and Solanco HS is 286th of 618 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).