Beaver Falls Area SHS vs Patterson Primary Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.7 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
Patterson Primary Sch
Beaver Falls · Public elementary · Grades K–2
141 students
| Measure | Beaver Falls Area SHS Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania | Patterson Primary Sch Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #492 of 618 | #541 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #10763 of 16,910 | #10818 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–2 |
| Students | 486 | 141 |
| Enrollment | 486 | 141 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.8% | 35.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | – |
| Math proficiency | 37% | – |
| city | Beaver Falls | Beaver Falls |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Patterson Primary Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.7 vs 40.8).
- •Patterson Primary Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.5% vs 98.8%).
- •Patterson Primary Sch does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 15.7).
- •Beaver Falls Area SHS is the larger school with 486 students compared with 141.
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 Patterson Primary Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Patterson Primary Sch ranks higher (70.7 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 Patterson Primary Sch?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Beaver Falls and Beaver Falls in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beaver Falls Area SHS: 486. Patterson Primary Sch: 141. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beaver Falls Area SHS and Patterson Primary Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Beaver Falls Area SHS is 492nd of 618 and Patterson Primary Sch is 541st of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).