Connellsville Area SHS vs Highlands SHS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 67 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Connellsville Area SHS
Connellsville · Public high · Grades 9–12
667 students
Highlands SHS
Natrona Heights · Public high · Grades 9–12
665 students
| Measure | Connellsville Area SHS Connellsville, Pennsylvania | Highlands SHS Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #343 of 618 | #396 of 618 |
| National rank | #6063 of 16,910 | #7291 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 667 | 665 |
| Enrollment | 667 | 665 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 167.5% | 106.9% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 62% |
| city | Connellsville | Natrona Heights |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Connellsville Area SHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.0 vs 54.1).
- •Connellsville Area SHS does better on math proficiency (64% vs 62%).
- •Highlands SHS does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 71%).
- •Highlands SHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (106.9% vs 167.5%).
- •Connellsville Area SHS does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 14.5).
- •Connellsville Area SHS is the larger school with 667 students compared with 665.
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 Connellsville Area SHS better than Highlands SHS?
On the Success Index (US), Connellsville Area SHS ranks higher (59.0 vs 54.1 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 Connellsville Area SHS and Highlands SHS?
About 67 km in a straight line, between Connellsville and Natrona Heights in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Connellsville Area SHS: 667. Highlands SHS: 665. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Connellsville Area SHS and Highlands SHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Connellsville Area SHS is 343rd of 618 and Highlands SHS is 396th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).