Burrell HS vs Highlands MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 4.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burrell HS
Lower Burrell · Public high · Grades 9–12
566 students
Highlands MS
Natrona Heights · Public middle · Grades 5–8
575 students
| Measure | Burrell HS Lower Burrell, Pennsylvania | Highlands MS Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #239 of 618 | #391 of 521 |
| National rank | #3550 of 16,910 | #9510 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 566 | 575 |
| Enrollment | 566 | 575 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.3% | 103.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 9.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 32% |
| city | Lower Burrell | Natrona Heights |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Burrell HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.0 vs 41.4).
- •Burrell HS does better on math proficiency (62% vs 32%).
- •Burrell HS does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 54%).
- •Burrell HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.3% vs 103.7%).
- •Highlands MS does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 14.9).
- •Highlands MS is the larger school with 575 students compared with 566.
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 Burrell HS better than Highlands MS?
On the Success Index (US), Burrell HS ranks higher (69.0 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 Burrell HS and Highlands MS?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Lower Burrell and Natrona Heights in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burrell HS: 566. Highlands MS: 575. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burrell HS and Highlands MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Burrell HS is 239th of 618 and Highlands MS is 391st of 521 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).