Freeport Area MS vs Highlands MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 9.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Freeport Area MS
Sarver · Public middle · Grades 6–8
428 students
Highlands MS
Natrona Heights · Public middle · Grades 5–8
575 students
| Measure | Freeport Area MS Sarver, Pennsylvania | Highlands MS Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #86 of 521 | #391 of 521 |
| National rank | #1599 of 15,369 | #9510 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 428 | 575 |
| Enrollment | 428 | 575 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29% | 103.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 9.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 32% |
| city | Sarver | Natrona Heights |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Freeport Area MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.3 vs 41.4).
- •Freeport Area MS does better on math proficiency (60% vs 32%).
- •Freeport Area MS does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 54%).
- •Freeport Area MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29% vs 103.7%).
- •Highlands MS does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 14.8).
- •Highlands MS is the larger school with 575 students compared with 428.
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 Freeport Area MS better than Highlands MS?
On the Success Index (US), Freeport Area MS ranks higher (79.3 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 Freeport Area MS and Highlands MS?
About 9.9 km in a straight line, between Sarver and Natrona Heights in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Freeport Area MS: 428. Highlands MS: 575. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Freeport Area MS and Highlands MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Freeport Area MS is 86th of 521 and Highlands MS is 391st of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).