Beaver Falls Area SHS vs New Brighton Area HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high 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 HS
New Brighton · Public high · Grades 9–12
382 students
| Measure | Beaver Falls Area SHS Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania | New Brighton Area HS New Brighton, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #492 of 618 | #377 of 618 |
| National rank | #10763 of 16,910 | #6822 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 486 | 382 |
| Enrollment | 486 | 382 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.8% | 98.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 57% |
| city | Beaver Falls | New Brighton |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Brighton Area HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.9 vs 40.8).
- •New Brighton Area HS does better on math proficiency (57% vs 37%).
- •New Brighton Area HS does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 62%).
- •New Brighton Area HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.2% vs 98.8%).
- •New Brighton Area HS does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 15.7).
- •Beaver Falls Area SHS is the larger school with 486 students compared with 382.
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 HS?
On the Success Index (US), New Brighton Area HS ranks higher (55.9 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 HS?
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 HS: 382. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beaver Falls Area SHS and New Brighton Area HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Beaver Falls Area SHS is 492nd of 618 and New Brighton Area HS is 377th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).