Charles A Huston MS vs Highlands MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 4.8 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 MS
Natrona Heights · Public middle · Grades 5–8
575 students
| Measure | Charles A Huston MS Lower Burrell, Pennsylvania | Highlands MS Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #258 of 521 | #391 of 521 |
| National rank | #5366 of 15,369 | #9510 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 399 | 575 |
| Enrollment | 399 | 575 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.6% | 103.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 9.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 32% |
| city | Lower Burrell | Natrona Heights |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Charles A Huston MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.5 vs 41.4).
- •Charles A Huston MS does better on math proficiency (35% vs 32%).
- •Charles A Huston MS does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 54%).
- •Charles A Huston MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.6% vs 103.7%).
- •Highlands MS does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 13.3).
- •Highlands MS is the larger school with 575 students compared with 399.
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 MS?
On the Success Index (US), Charles A Huston MS ranks higher (60.5 vs 41.4 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 MS?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Lower Burrell and Natrona Heights in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charles A Huston MS: 399. Highlands MS: 575. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charles A Huston MS and Highlands MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Charles A Huston MS is 258th of 521 and Highlands MS is 391st of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).