Beaver Falls Area SHS vs Central El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 293 m 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
Central El Sch
Beaver Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
466 students
| Measure | Beaver Falls Area SHS Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania | Central El Sch Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #492 of 618 | #1410 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #10763 of 16,910 | #43570 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 486 | 466 |
| Enrollment | 486 | 466 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.8% | 97.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 19% |
| city | Beaver Falls | Beaver Falls |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Beaver Falls Area SHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.8 vs 22.0).
- •Beaver Falls Area SHS does better on math proficiency (37% vs 19%).
- •Beaver Falls Area SHS does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 37%).
- •Central El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.9% vs 98.8%).
- •Central El Sch does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 15.7).
- •Beaver Falls Area SHS is the larger school with 486 students compared with 466.
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 Central El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Beaver Falls Area SHS ranks higher (40.8 vs 22.0 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 Beaver Falls Area SHS and Central El Sch?
About 293 m in a straight line, between Beaver Falls and Beaver Falls in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beaver Falls Area SHS: 486. Central El Sch: 466. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beaver Falls Area SHS and Central El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Beaver Falls Area SHS is 492nd of 618 and Central El Sch is 1410th of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).