Beaver Falls Area SHS vs Big Beaver El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 6.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beaver Falls Area SHS
Beaver Falls · Public high · Grades 9–12
486 students
Big Beaver El Sch
Darlington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
301 students
| Measure | Beaver Falls Area SHS Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania | Big Beaver El Sch Darlington, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #492 of 618 | #1054 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #10763 of 16,910 | #27524 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 486 | 301 |
| Enrollment | 486 | 301 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.8% | 104.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 42% |
| city | Beaver Falls | Darlington |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Big Beaver El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.5 vs 40.8).
- •Big Beaver El Sch does better on math proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Beaver Falls Area SHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.8% vs 104.3%).
- •Big Beaver El Sch does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 15.7).
- •Beaver Falls Area SHS is the larger school with 486 students compared with 301.
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 Falls Area SHS better than Big Beaver El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Big Beaver El Sch ranks higher (46.5 vs 40.8 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 Falls Area SHS and Big Beaver El Sch?
About 6.6 km in a straight line, between Beaver Falls and Darlington in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beaver Falls Area SHS: 486. Big Beaver El Sch: 301. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beaver Falls Area SHS and Big Beaver El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Beaver Falls Area SHS is 492nd of 618 and Big Beaver El Sch is 1054th of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).