Butler Area SHS 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 SHS
Butler · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,956 students
Emily Brittain El Sch
Butler · Public elementary · Grades K–5
255 students
| Measure | Butler Area SHS Butler, Pennsylvania | Emily Brittain El Sch Butler, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #184 of 618 | #1025 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #2453 of 16,910 | #25803 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,956 | 255 |
| Enrollment | 1,956 | 255 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.5% | 95.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 42% |
| city | Butler | Butler |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Butler Area SHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.5 vs 49.0).
- •Butler Area SHS does better on math proficiency (79% vs 42%).
- •Butler Area SHS does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 62%).
- •Butler Area SHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.5% vs 95.7%).
- •Emily Brittain El Sch does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 17.5).
- •Butler Area SHS is the larger school with 1,956 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 SHS better than Emily Brittain El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Butler Area SHS ranks higher (73.5 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 SHS 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 SHS: 1,956. Emily Brittain El Sch: 255. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Butler Area SHS and Emily Brittain El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Butler Area SHS is 184th of 618 and Emily Brittain El Sch is 1025th of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).