Blackhawk HS vs Highland MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blackhawk HS
Beaver Falls · Public high · Grades 9–12
763 students
Highland MS
Beaver Falls · Public middle · Grades 5–8
698 students
| Measure | Blackhawk HS Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania | Highland MS Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #82 of 618 | #155 of 521 |
| National rank | #1130 of 16,910 | #3361 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 763 | 698 |
| Enrollment | 763 | 698 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.6% | 36.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 52% |
| city | Beaver Falls | Beaver Falls |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blackhawk HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.9 vs 69.9).
- •Blackhawk HS does better on math proficiency (82% vs 52%).
- •Blackhawk HS does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 68%).
- •Blackhawk HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.6% vs 36.1%).
- •Highland MS does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 15.6).
- •Blackhawk HS is the larger school with 763 students compared with 698.
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 Blackhawk HS better than Highland MS?
On the Success Index (US), Blackhawk HS ranks higher (80.9 vs 69.9 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 Blackhawk HS and Highland MS?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Beaver Falls and Beaver Falls in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blackhawk HS: 763. Highland MS: 698. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blackhawk HS and Highland MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Blackhawk HS is 82nd of 618 and Highland MS is 155th of 521 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).