Butler Area IHS vs Emily Brittain El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.6 km 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
Emily Brittain El Sch
Butler · Public elementary · Grades K–5
255 students
| Measure | Butler Area IHS Butler, Pennsylvania | Emily Brittain El Sch Butler, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #213 of 521 | #1025 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #4450 of 15,369 | #25803 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,291 | 255 |
| Enrollment | 1,291 | 255 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.2% | 95.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 42% |
| city | Butler | Butler |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Butler Area IHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.6 vs 49.0).
- •Emily Brittain El Sch does better on math proficiency (42% vs 39%).
- •Butler Area IHS does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 62%).
- •Butler Area IHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.2% vs 95.7%).
- •Emily Brittain El Sch does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 12.0).
- •Butler Area IHS is the larger school with 1,291 students compared with 255.
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 Emily Brittain El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Butler Area IHS ranks higher (64.6 vs 49.0 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 Butler Area IHS and Emily Brittain El Sch?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Butler and Butler in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Butler Area IHS: 1,291. Emily Brittain El Sch: 255. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Butler Area IHS and Emily Brittain El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Butler Area IHS is 213th of 521 and Emily Brittain El Sch is 1025th of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).