Ephrata MS vs Highland El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ephrata MS
Ephrata · Public middle · Grades 7–8
601 students
Highland El Sch
Ephrata · Public elementary · Grades K–4
438 students
| Measure | Ephrata MS Ephrata, Pennsylvania | Highland El Sch Ephrata, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #228 of 521 | #662 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #4817 of 15,369 | #14265 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 601 | 438 |
| Enrollment | 601 | 438 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.1% | 54.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 52% |
| city | Ephrata | Ephrata |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highland El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.8 vs 63.0).
- •Highland El Sch does better on math proficiency (52% vs 43%).
- •Highland El Sch does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 62%).
- •Ephrata MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.1% vs 54.8%).
- •Ephrata MS does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 14.1).
- •Ephrata MS is the larger school with 601 students compared with 438.
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 Ephrata MS better than Highland El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Highland El Sch ranks higher (65.8 vs 63.0 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 Ephrata MS and Highland El Sch?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Ephrata and Ephrata in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ephrata MS: 601. Highland El Sch: 438. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ephrata MS and Highland El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Ephrata MS is 228th of 521 and Highland El Sch is 662nd of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).