Butler Area IHS vs Butler Area SHS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 519 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Butler Area IHS
Butler · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,291 students
Butler Area SHS
Butler · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,956 students
| Measure | Butler Area IHS Butler, Pennsylvania | Butler Area SHS Butler, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #213 of 521 | #184 of 618 |
| National rank | #4450 of 15,369 | #2453 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,291 | 1,956 |
| Enrollment | 1,291 | 1,956 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.2% | 41.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 79% |
| city | Butler | Butler |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Butler Area SHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.5 vs 64.6).
- •Butler Area SHS does better on math proficiency (79% vs 39%).
- •Butler Area SHS does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 66%).
- •Butler Area SHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.5% vs 45.2%).
- •Butler Area IHS does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 17.5).
- •Butler Area SHS is the larger school with 1,956 students compared with 1,291.
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 Butler Area IHS better than Butler Area SHS?
On the Success Index (US), Butler Area SHS ranks higher (73.5 vs 64.6 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 Butler Area IHS and Butler Area SHS?
About 519 m in a straight line, between Butler and Butler in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Butler Area IHS: 1,291. Butler Area SHS: 1,956. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Butler Area IHS and Butler Area SHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Butler Area IHS is 213th of 521 and Butler Area SHS is 184th of 618 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).