Burgettstown MS/HS vs Elk Lake JSHS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 400 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burgettstown MS/HS
Burgettstown · Public high · Grades 6–12
492 students
Elk Lake JSHS
Springville · Public high · Grades 7–12
490 students
| Measure | Burgettstown MS/HS Burgettstown, Pennsylvania | Elk Lake JSHS Springville, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #351 of 618 | #328 of 618 |
| National rank | #6200 of 16,910 | #5841 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 492 | 490 |
| Enrollment | 492 | 490 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.7% | 50% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 9.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 36% |
| city | Burgettstown | Springville |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elk Lake JSHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.8 vs 58.4).
- •Elk Lake JSHS does better on math proficiency (36% vs 34%).
- •Elk Lake JSHS does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 58%).
- •Burgettstown MS/HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.7% vs 50%).
- •Elk Lake JSHS does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 10.3).
- •Burgettstown MS/HS is the larger school with 492 students compared with 490.
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 Burgettstown MS/HS better than Elk Lake JSHS?
On the Success Index (US), Elk Lake JSHS ranks higher (59.8 vs 58.4 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 Burgettstown MS/HS and Elk Lake JSHS?
About 400 km in a straight line, between Burgettstown and Springville in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burgettstown MS/HS: 492. Elk Lake JSHS: 490. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burgettstown MS/HS and Elk Lake JSHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Burgettstown MS/HS is 351st of 618 and Elk Lake JSHS is 328th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).