Butler Area SHS vs Knoch HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 15 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
Knoch HS
Saxonburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
704 students
| Measure | Butler Area SHS Butler, Pennsylvania | Knoch HS Saxonburg, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #184 of 618 | #144 of 618 |
| National rank | #2453 of 16,910 | #1888 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,956 | 704 |
| Enrollment | 1,956 | 704 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.5% | 33.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 69% |
| city | Butler | Saxonburg |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Knoch HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.3 vs 73.5).
- •Butler Area SHS does better on math proficiency (79% vs 69%).
- •Butler Area SHS does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 79%).
- •Knoch HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.7% vs 41.5%).
- •Knoch HS does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 17.5).
- •Butler Area SHS is the larger school with 1,956 students compared with 704.
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 Knoch HS?
On the Success Index (US), Knoch HS ranks higher (76.3 vs 73.5 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 Knoch HS?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Butler and Saxonburg in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Butler Area SHS: 1,956. Knoch HS: 704. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Butler Area SHS and Knoch HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Butler Area SHS is 184th of 618 and Knoch HS is 144th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).