Ephrata SHS vs Highland El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ephrata SHS
Ephrata · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,347 students
Highland El Sch
Ephrata · Public elementary · Grades K–4
438 students
| Measure | Ephrata SHS Ephrata, Pennsylvania | Highland El Sch Ephrata, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #138 of 618 | #662 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #1754 of 16,910 | #14265 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 1,347 | 438 |
| Enrollment | 1,347 | 438 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.3% | 54.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 52% |
| city | Ephrata | Ephrata |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ephrata SHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.9 vs 65.8).
- •Ephrata SHS does better on math proficiency (81% vs 52%).
- •Ephrata SHS does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 72%).
- •Ephrata SHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.3% vs 54.8%).
- •Ephrata SHS does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 14.1).
- •Ephrata SHS is the larger school with 1,347 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 SHS better than Highland El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Ephrata SHS ranks higher (76.9 vs 65.8 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 SHS and Highland El Sch?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Ephrata and Ephrata in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ephrata SHS: 1,347. Highland El Sch: 438. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ephrata SHS and Highland El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Ephrata SHS is 138th of 618 and Highland El Sch is 662nd of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).