Beaver Area SHS vs Rochester MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beaver Area SHS
Beaver · Public high · Grades 9–12
650 students
Rochester MS
Rochester · Public middle · Grades 6–8
181 students
| Measure | Beaver Area SHS Beaver, Pennsylvania | Rochester MS Rochester, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 10% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #108 of 618 | #417 of 521 |
| National rank | #1405 of 16,910 | #10803 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 650 | 181 |
| Enrollment | 650 | 181 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.8% | 96.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 17% |
| city | Beaver | Rochester |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Beaver Area SHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.1 vs 35.3).
- •Beaver Area SHS does better on math proficiency (72% vs 17%).
- •Beaver Area SHS does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 57%).
- •Beaver Area SHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.8% vs 96.1%).
- •Rochester MS does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 15.9).
- •Beaver Area SHS is the larger school with 650 students compared with 181.
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 Beaver Area SHS better than Rochester MS?
On the Success Index (US), Beaver Area SHS ranks higher (79.1 vs 35.3 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 Beaver Area SHS and Rochester MS?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Beaver and Rochester in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beaver Area SHS: 650. Rochester MS: 181. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beaver Area SHS and Rochester MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Beaver Area SHS is 108th of 618 and Rochester MS is 417th of 521 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).