Beaver Falls Area SHS vs New Brighton Area El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.1 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
New Brighton Area El Sch
New Brighton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
558 students
| Measure | Beaver Falls Area SHS Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania | New Brighton Area El Sch New Brighton, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #492 of 618 | #1125 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #10763 of 16,910 | #30315 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 486 | 558 |
| Enrollment | 486 | 558 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.8% | 107.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 38% |
| city | Beaver Falls | New Brighton |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Brighton Area El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.5 vs 40.8).
- •New Brighton Area El Sch does better on math proficiency (38% vs 37%).
- •Beaver Falls Area SHS does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 59%).
- •Beaver Falls Area SHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.8% vs 107.7%).
- •New Brighton Area El Sch does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 15.7).
- •New Brighton Area El Sch is the larger school with 558 students compared with 486.
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 New Brighton Area El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), New Brighton Area El Sch ranks higher (42.5 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 New Brighton Area El Sch?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Beaver Falls and New Brighton in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beaver Falls Area SHS: 486. New Brighton Area El Sch: 558. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beaver Falls Area SHS and New Brighton Area El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Beaver Falls Area SHS is 492nd of 618 and New Brighton Area El Sch is 1125th of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).