Beaver Falls Area SHS vs New Brighton Area MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.9 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 MS
New Brighton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
290 students
| Measure | Beaver Falls Area SHS Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania | New Brighton Area MS New Brighton, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #492 of 618 | #398 of 521 |
| National rank | #10763 of 16,910 | #9792 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 486 | 290 |
| Enrollment | 486 | 290 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.8% | 97.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 22% |
| city | Beaver Falls | New Brighton |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (40.8 vs 40.1).
- •Beaver Falls Area SHS does better on math proficiency (37% vs 22%).
- •Beaver Falls Area SHS does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •New Brighton Area MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.2% vs 98.8%).
- •New Brighton Area MS does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 15.7).
- •Beaver Falls Area SHS is the larger school with 486 students compared with 290.
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 MS?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Beaver Falls Area SHS and New Brighton Area MS?
About 2.9 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 MS: 290. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beaver Falls Area SHS and New Brighton Area MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Beaver Falls Area SHS is 492nd of 618 and New Brighton Area MS is 398th of 521 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).