Charles A Huston MS vs Highlands Early Childhood Center
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.
Charles A Huston MS
Lower Burrell · Public middle · Grades 6–8
399 students
Highlands Early Childhood Center
Brackenridge · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
205 students
| Measure | Charles A Huston MS Lower Burrell, Pennsylvania | Highlands Early Childhood Center Brackenridge, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #258 of 521 | #1523 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #5366 of 15,369 | #46967 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–K |
| Students | 399 | 205 |
| Enrollment | 399 | 205 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.6% | 101% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | – |
| Math proficiency | 35% | – |
| city | Lower Burrell | Brackenridge |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Charles A Huston MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.5 vs 16.3).
- •Charles A Huston MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.6% vs 101%).
- •Charles A Huston MS does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 15.8).
- •Charles A Huston MS is the larger school with 399 students compared with 205.
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 Charles A Huston MS better than Highlands Early Childhood Center?
On the Success Index (US), Charles A Huston MS ranks higher (60.5 vs 16.3 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 Charles A Huston MS and Highlands Early Childhood Center?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Lower Burrell and Brackenridge in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charles A Huston MS: 399. Highlands Early Childhood Center: 205. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charles A Huston MS and Highlands Early Childhood Center rank in Pennsylvania?
Charles A Huston MS is 258th of 521 and Highlands Early Childhood Center is 1523rd of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).