Brandywine Heights HS vs Kutztown Area SHS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 6.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brandywine Heights HS
Mertztown · Public high · Grades 9–12
413 students
Kutztown Area SHS
Kutztown · Public high · Grades 9–12
420 students
| Measure | Brandywine Heights HS Mertztown, Pennsylvania | Kutztown Area SHS Kutztown, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #238 of 618 | #102 of 618 |
| National rank | #3547 of 16,910 | #1349 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 413 | 420 |
| Enrollment | 413 | 420 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.2% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 82% |
| city | Mertztown | Kutztown |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kutztown Area SHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.5 vs 69.0).
- •Kutztown Area SHS does better on math proficiency (82% vs 52%).
- •Kutztown Area SHS does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 57%).
- •Brandywine Heights HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.2% vs 39%).
- •Brandywine Heights HS does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 14.0).
- •Kutztown Area SHS is the larger school with 420 students compared with 413.
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 Brandywine Heights HS better than Kutztown Area SHS?
On the Success Index (US), Kutztown Area SHS ranks higher (79.5 vs 69.0 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 Brandywine Heights HS and Kutztown Area SHS?
About 6.4 km in a straight line, between Mertztown and Kutztown in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brandywine Heights HS: 413. Kutztown Area SHS: 420. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brandywine Heights HS and Kutztown Area SHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Brandywine Heights HS is 238th of 618 and Kutztown Area SHS is 102nd of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).