Bon Air El Sch vs Highlands MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bon Air El Sch
Lower Burrell · Public elementary · Grades K–3
447 students
Highlands MS
Natrona Heights · Public middle · Grades 5–8
575 students
| Measure | Bon Air El Sch Lower Burrell, Pennsylvania | Highlands MS Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #599 of 1,627 | #391 of 521 |
| National rank | #12255 of 50,301 | #9510 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 447 | 575 |
| Enrollment | 447 | 575 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.8% | 103.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 9.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 32% |
| city | Lower Burrell | Natrona Heights |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bon Air El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.6 vs 41.4).
- •Bon Air El Sch does better on math proficiency (62% vs 32%).
- •Bon Air El Sch does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 54%).
- •Bon Air El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.8% vs 103.7%).
- •Highlands MS does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 13.5).
- •Highlands MS is the larger school with 575 students compared with 447.
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 Bon Air El Sch better than Highlands MS?
On the Success Index (US), Bon Air El Sch ranks higher (68.6 vs 41.4 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 Bon Air El Sch and Highlands MS?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Lower Burrell and Natrona Heights in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bon Air El Sch: 447. Highlands MS: 575. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bon Air El Sch and Highlands MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Bon Air El Sch is 599th of 1,627 and Highlands MS is 391st of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).