Beaver Falls MS vs Highland MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beaver Falls MS
Beaver Falls · Public middle · Grades 6–8
360 students
Highland MS
Beaver Falls · Public middle · Grades 5–8
698 students
| Measure | Beaver Falls MS Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania | Highland MS Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #415 of 521 | #155 of 521 |
| National rank | #10722 of 15,369 | #3361 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 360 | 698 |
| Enrollment | 360 | 698 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.8% | 36.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 52% |
| city | Beaver Falls | Beaver Falls |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highland MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.9 vs 35.6).
- •Highland MS does better on math proficiency (52% vs 22%).
- •Highland MS does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 51%).
- •Highland MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.1% vs 95.8%).
- •Beaver Falls MS does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 15.5).
- •Highland MS is the larger school with 698 students compared with 360.
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 MS better than Highland MS?
On the Success Index (US), Highland MS ranks higher (69.9 vs 35.6 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 MS and Highland MS?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Beaver Falls and Beaver Falls in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beaver Falls MS: 360. Highland MS: 698. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beaver Falls MS and Highland MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Beaver Falls MS is 415th of 521 and Highland MS is 155th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).