Big Beaver El Sch vs Highland MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 5.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Big Beaver El Sch
Darlington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
301 students
Highland MS
Beaver Falls · Public middle · Grades 5–8
698 students
| Measure | Big Beaver El Sch Darlington, Pennsylvania | Highland MS Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1054 of 1,627 | #155 of 521 |
| National rank | #27524 of 50,301 | #3361 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 301 | 698 |
| Enrollment | 301 | 698 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 104.3% | 36.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 52% |
| city | Darlington | Beaver Falls |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highland MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.9 vs 46.5).
- •Highland MS does better on math proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Highland MS does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 62%).
- •Highland MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.1% vs 104.3%).
- •Big Beaver El Sch does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 15.5).
- •Highland MS is the larger school with 698 students compared with 301.
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 Big Beaver El Sch better than Highland MS?
On the Success Index (US), Highland MS ranks higher (69.9 vs 46.5 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 Big Beaver El Sch and Highland MS?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Darlington and Beaver Falls in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Big Beaver El Sch: 301. Highland MS: 698. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Big Beaver El Sch and Highland MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Big Beaver El Sch is 1054th of 1,627 and Highland MS is 155th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).